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Poetry Analysis Assignment

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Rubric Code: C9X559

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Poetic Analysis
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Understanding	Poor Weak understanding of uses of figurative language, poetic terms and literary elements in the poem. Lack of examples and interpretation.	Fair Some understanding of uses of figurative language, poetic terms and literary elements in the poem. Uses 1-2 examples from text and some explanation.	Good Strong understanding of uses of figurative language, poetic terms and literary elements in the poem. Uses several textual examples and includes explanation and some interpretation.	Excellent Flawless understanding of uses of figurative language, poetic terms and literary elements in the poem. Includes multiple elements/devices, all with textual examples and all with interpretation.
Interpretation	Poor Interpretation of poem is superficial and/or faulty; shows only minimal insight and reflects insufficient time spent with the poem.	Fair Interpretation of poem has some depth and insight; reflects sufficient time spent with the poem.	Good Interpretation of poem shows much insight and reflects a substantial amount of time spent with the poem.	Excellent Interpretation of poem shows original insight and reflects a persistent reading/pondering of the text.
Mood and Tone	Poor Weak understanding of the difference between mood and tone. Totally inaccurate examples to support the author's intent in the poem. Lacks support. Does not include irony if present.	Fair Fair understanding of the difference between mood and tone. Major flaws in examples to support the author's intent in poem. Has one piece of support. Does not include correct irony if present.	Good Good understanding of the difference between mood and tone, but some minor flaws in examples to support the author's intent in poem. Provides textual support. Includes explanation of irony.	Excellent Excellent understanding of the difference between mood and tone, demonstrated with strong examples of both incorporated by the author in poem. Provides full textual support. Provides correct irony if present plus full support and explanation.
Presentation	Poor Assignment is typed/written, has numerous spelling and grammar errors, lacks organization. Does not cite.	Fair Assignment is typed/written neatly, has a few spelling errors and grammar errors. It is poorly organized. Has random citations.	Good Assignment is typed/written, neatly, free of spelling errors, but has a few grammar errors. It is fairly organized. Has cites and has citation entry.	Excellent Assignment is typed/written, 1 page. neatly, free of spelling and grammar errors, and well organized. Has all cites and citation entry in proper MLA Style.
Entries	Poor Fails to address all required criteria.	Fair Addresses most of the criteria demanded although not in any cohesive or organized manner.	Good Addresses all criteria.	Excellent Addresses all criteria thoroughly and accurately.

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