4.ELAR.10.D
Describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile and metaphor, and sound devices such as alliteration and assonance achieves specific purposes; August 2019 Update Page 25 §110.A. Elementary.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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authorimageryliteral languagefigurative languagesimilemetaphorsound devicesalliterationassonancepurposes
Skills
- describe (how the author uses imagery, literal and figurative language, and sound devices) #dok2
- identify (imagery, literal language, figurative language, simile, metaphor, sound devices, alliteration, assonance) #dok1
- explain (how the author's use of language achieves specific purposes) #dok3
- analyze (use of literary techniques for specific effects) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of imagery, literal and figurative language, simile, metaphor, alliteration, and assonance in a text. #dok1
- I can describe how an author uses imagery and sound devices. #dok2
- I can explain how an author’s choice of words and literary techniques achieve specific purposes in a text. #dok3
- I can analyze how figurative language and sound devices contribute to a text’s meaning or effect. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors intentionally use language and literary devices, such as imagery and sound devices, to create meaning and achieve specific purposes.
- Understanding how and why an author uses figurative language and sound devices helps readers interpret text and appreciate literary craft.
Essential Questions
- How does an author’s use of imagery and figurative language impact the way a reader experiences a text?
- Why might an author choose to use sound devices such as alliteration or assonance in their writing?
- What effect do similes and metaphors have on the meaning of a story or poem?
- How can identifying the author's use of literary devices help you better understand the author’s message or purpose?
- In what ways do language choices help the author achieve specific purposes in a literary work?