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Figurative Language - Fahrenheit 451 
Helen Essay Analysis
Using evidence from the text students will analyze how figurative language is used in the text to impact meaning and tone. Students should cite textual evidence to support the interpretation in five paragraphs. Students will analyze the author's use of figurative language (irony, imagery, metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification, hyperbole) and use this analysis to interpret the novel's tone and meaning.
Rubric Code: AXW57C6
By erinbuff
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Figurative Language essay
  Strong

5 pts

Developing

3 pts

Begining

1 pts

Introduction Paragraph

Strong

Introduction paragraph contains all of the following requirements:
-an engaging hook,
-a brief summary of novel's use of figurative language ,
-thesis statement
Developing

Introduction paragraph contains most of the following requirements:<
-a brief summary of novel's use of figurative
-thesis statement
Begining

Introduction is missing one or more of the following requirements:
-an engaging hook,
-a brief summary of novel's use of figurative language
-thesis statement
Body Paragraphs

Strong

Essay explicitly explains author's tone and how literary elements add to the meaning of novel. Such analysis shows the student has a clear understanding of the topic as well as how to analyze figurative language for a better understanding.
Developing

Essay briefly explains authors tone and how literary elements add to the meaning of novel. Such analysis shows the student has a clear understanding of the topic as well as how to analyze figurative language for a better understanding.
Begining

Essay does not explain the literary elements that have been used by the author, or how the literary elements add to the meaning of novel. It is not clear that the student understands the definitions of the elements discussed and is not able to apply their knowledge to the author's style.
Textual Evidence

Strong

Essay provides3 examples of 3 types of figurative language. Evidence is insightful and assist in interpretation of the novel. <BR>
Developing

Essay provides few examples from text that allows for a thorough interpretation of novel.<BR>
Begining

Essay provides no examples from text and/or information provided is irrelevant to context.
Conclusion

Strong

Conclusion is missing one or more of the requirements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relates poem to broader themes in life
Developing

Conclusion contains most of the required elements:<BR>
-restated thesis
-summary of main points and recognition of figurative language
-relates novel to broader themes in life
Begining

Conclusion contains all required elements:
-Restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relate poem to broader themes in life
Conventions

Strong

Summary essay has 3 or fewer errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English; which does not take away from overall understanding of essay
Developing

Summary essay has very few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; which takes away from overall understanding of essay
Begining

Summary essay has multiple errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; which takes away from overall understanding of essay
Organization

Strong

Essay was clearly focused and well-organized
Developing

Essay was focused and organized
Begining

Essay lacks organization



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