8.ELAR.9.D
Describe how the author's use of figurative language such as extended metaphor achieves specific purposes.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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authorfigurative languageextended metaphorspecific purposes
Skills
- describe (how the author's use of figurative language achieves specific purposes) #dok2
- explain (the author's use of extended metaphor for specific purposes) #dok2
- analyze (the effects of figurative language in a text) #dok3
- evaluate (how an extended metaphor contributes to the author’s intended impact) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of figurative language, such as extended metaphors, in a text. #dok1
- I can describe how an author uses extended metaphor to achieve specific purposes. #dok2
- I can explain the effect of figurative language in conveying the author's message. #dok2
- I can analyze why an author chooses to use an extended metaphor in a particular context. #dok3
- I can evaluate how the author's use of figurative language shapes the text’s meaning and reader response. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors use figurative language, such as extended metaphors, to convey deeper meanings and achieve specific effects in their writing.
- Understanding the author's purpose for using figurative language enhances comprehension and interpretation of a text.
Essential Questions
- What is figurative language, and how can it be used to achieve specific purposes in a text?
- How does an extended metaphor shape a reader's understanding of the author's message?
- Why might an author choose to use figurative language rather than literal language?
- What are the effects of figurative language on the tone, mood, or theme of a text?
- How can identifying an author’s figurative language deepen your understanding of a text's meaning?