Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt and Presentation

Learning Goal: I can identify and analyze a variety of literary devices using poetry and music.

Step 1: Use the chart on the back to help you locate and identify 10 different examples of figurative language in music or

poetry. The examples MUST be school appropriate.

Step 2: Explain why your example is that type. For instance, “Baby, you’re a firework,” compares a person to a firework,

therefore it is a metaphor.

Step 3: Analyze what the author was trying to say when they used the figurative language. For instance, “Baby, you’re a

firework,” means that the person is like a firework, they may start off small and quiet, but they have the potential to be big

and bright just like a firework.

Step 4: Create a visual presentation that shows your ten different examples along with your explanations and analysis in an

aesthetically pleasing way. Aka. Make it look pretty. Put some effort into it.

5 Points

Outstanding 4 Points Good

3 Points Satisfactory

2 Points Unacceptable

1 Point Incomplete

Examples of Figurative Language

Excellent work. At least 10 examples of various types of figurative language. 5 to 6 types represented.

Good work. Some variety and at least 10 examples of figurative language. 3 to 4 types represented.

Satisfactory work. 10 examples of some type of figurative language. Only 1 to 2 types represented.

Unacceptable. Less than 10 examples. 1-to 4 types represented.

Incomplete. Less than 8 examples. 1 to 4 types represented.

Explanation of Examples

Excellent work. Clear and accurate explanations of examples. Anyone reading the explanations would be able to understand the writing.

Good work. Accurate explanations of examples. Most people reading the explanations would be able to understand the writing.

Satisfactory work. Attempt at explanations of examples. Explanations not clear or lacking accuracy although there is some evidence of research.

Unacceptable. Explanations were inaccurate. No evidence of research is present.

Incomplete. Did not give explanations of examples.

Grammar/ Spelling

Excellent work. Excellent written content that is grammatically correct with no spelling or punctuation errors .

Good work. Good written content that is grammatically correct with fewer than 5 spelling or punctuation errors.

Satisfactory work. Average written content that is grammatically correct with no more than 10 spelling or punctuation errors.

Unacceptable. Work is not grammatically correct and contains more than 10 spelling or punctuation errors.

Incomplete. Work is unable to be read or understood due to the amount of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

PowerPoint/ Prezi/ Visual Representation

Excellent work. Clear and concise product. Attractive and complete with the required information. Evidence of above average effort.

Good work. Clear and concise. Complete with the required information.. Evidence of effort.

Satisfactory work. Product complete with the required information. Evidence of minimal effort.

Unacceptable Product mostly complete with the required information. No effort put forth.

Incomplete. Did not prepare a PowerPoint, Prezi, or Visual Representation.

Oral Presentation

Excellent work. Clear and concise oral presentation that followed the guidelines given. Clear pronunciation and evidence of excellent preparation.

Good work. Clear oral Presentation that followed the guidelines given. Fairly clear pronunciation and evidence of good preparation.

Satisfactory work. Oral presentation that for the most part followed the guidelines given. Fairly clear pronunciation, but often giggled or got off topic. Evidence of some preparation.

Unacceptable. Oral presentation was presented. Pronunciation and giggling prevented the audience’s complete understanding of the material. Lack of evidence of preparation.

Incomplete. Did not give oral presentation.

Quote/Song/Artist Why is it this type? What did the artist really

mean?

Metaphor

Metaphor

Simile

Simile

Personification

Hyperbole

Alliteration

Idiom

Allusion

Onomatopoeia