iRubric: "Twins" - Application of Literary Terms Rubric

Uses language that is imprecise or unsuitable for audience and/or purpose. Demonstrates inconsistent sentence structure and little or no ability to vary sentence patterns.

Relies on basic vocabulary, with some awareness of audience and purpose. Has mostly accurately selected language or word, but may not be particularly compelling.Sentences vary in length and structure; incomplete and run-on sentences are rare.

Uses appropriate language with awareness of audience and purpose. Has accurate and varied word choice, attempts to choose words that are focused and enhance the message. Sentences are well built and of varying lengths, but nay have limited success.

Uses language that is fluent and original, with a clear awareness of audience and purpose. Word choice allows for a concise and clear message. Varied sentence patterns reveal an awareness of different syntactic structures and enhances the message of the paper.

Does not understand the required literary devices used throughout the story.

Demonstrates a low level of understanding of the required literary terms used throughout the short story. Explanations of the terms is sparse and needs to show more depth of understanding.

Demonstrates an average level of understanding of the required literary terms used throughout the short story. Explains the terms accurately.

Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the required literary terms used throughout the story. Explains the terms thoroughly and completely.