3.ELAR.10.D

Describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile, and sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieves specific purposes.

Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
author's useimageryliteral languagefigurative languagesimilesound devicesonomatopoeiapurposes
Skills
  • describe (how imagery achieves a specific purpose) #dok2
  • describe (how literal and figurative language such as simile achieve a specific purpose) #dok2
  • describe (how sound devices such as onomatopoeia achieve a specific purpose) #dok2
  • analyze (the use of language and sound devices for their impact in a text) #dok3
  • explain (the effect of imagery, figurative language, and sound devices on meaning) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify examples of imagery, literal and figurative language, and sound devices in a text. #dok1
  • I can define simile, imagery, and onomatopoeia as used by authors. #dok1
  • I can describe how an author uses imagery to achieve a specific purpose in a text. #dok2
  • I can describe how similes and other figurative language help convey meaning or emotion. #dok2
  • I can describe how sound devices like onomatopoeia are used for effect in a story or poem. #dok2
  • I can analyze how an author’s use of language choices enhance the text's mood or theme. #dok3
  • I can explain why an author chose specific imagery, figurative language, or sound devices and how they affect the reader’s understanding. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Authors use imagery, figurative language, and sound devices to create meaning, mood, and emphasis in their texts.
  • Understanding an author's language choices helps readers interpret the author's message and purpose.
Essential Questions
  • How do imagery and figurative language, such as similes, help an author convey meaning?
  • In what ways can sound devices, like onomatopoeia, add to the reader's experience?
  • Why might an author choose to use figurative language instead of literal language?
  • How can identifying these author’s craft techniques help you better understand a text?
  • What is the effect of these language choices on the overall purpose or message of the text?