Literary+Terms

=Literary Terms=

As we read __The Kite Runner__, we will be encountering and discussing many of the literary terms below. Take the time to define each term and be prepared to identify

Each student will be assigned one literary term from the list of terms in our __The Kite Runner__ Study Guide.

1. Theme 2. Characterization 3. Setting 4. Rising Action 5. Climax 6. Falling Action 7. Resolution 8. First-person 9. Third-person Limited 10. Third-person Omniscient 11. Symbol 12. Foreshadowing 13. Plot 14. Simile 15. Metaphor 16. Personification 17. Mood 18. Onomatopoeia 19. Alliteration 20. Exposition 21. Protagonist 22. Antagonist 23. Conflict 24. Tone 25. Irony

Using an application such as Word or Pages*, each student will design a poster to define, explain and illustrate their assigned literary term. Each poster must include:

- the literary term (prominently displayed) - a definition and/or explanation of the literary term - an example of your literary term as seen in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, film or the world around us. - one or more visuals that help to illustrate the literary term’s meaning

Try to fill the page (avoid negative or unused space) with text and visuals meant to clearly and fully demonstrate the meaning and application of the assigned literary term.

Your poster will be evaluated using the rubric attached. We will use these posters as a class to help complete and review the literary terms section of our __The Kite Runner__ Study Guide.


 * You may opt to create a traditional poster on paper if you would like. Supplies will be made available in class.

Due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.


 * __Literary Terms Poster Rubric__**


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Title The term is written or typed in large, clear, neat print which catches the eye and can be seen clearly from a distance. No spelling errors. Highly appealing to the eye in color and style. The term is written or typed in large print which catches the eye and can be seen clearly from a distance. No spelling errors. The term is written neatly on the paper, but may be difficult to read from a distance. No spelling errors. The term is missing or is not clearly written/too small to read. Term is misspelled. Definition Contains an accurate and easily understandable definition of the term. If the term has multiple meanings, the literary meaning is the one used. Contains an accurate definition of the term. If the term has multiple meanings, the literary meaning is the one used. Multiple meanings are listed. Unsure of which meaning applies to literature. Student has an incorrect definition of the term. Application An example of the term has been found from a novel, poem, film or the world around us. The example is not only accurate, but helps the reader understand even more about the term. All spelling, grammar and conventions are accurate in the example. An example of the term has been found from a novel, poem, film or the world around us. The example reflects term. All spelling, grammar and conventions are accurate in the example. An example of the term has been found from a novel, poem, film or the world around us. The example doesn't really help the reader understand the term. May have misspellings, grammar or convention errors. The example given is not really an example of the term. No details are given and misspellings or other errors are present. Visual Application The final product is extremely neat, easy to read from a distance, colorful, and professional looking in all aspects. The poster includes visual component(s) that serve to fully illustrate the meaning of the literary term. Attention to detail is highly evident. The final product is neat, easy to read from a distance, and colorful. The poster includes visual component(s) that serves to adequately illustrate the meaning of the literary term. Attention to detail is evident. The final product is a somewhat neat, but may be difficult to read from a distance. Color may not have been used. The poster includes visual component(s) that only partially illustrate the meaning of the literary term. Attention to detail is somewhat lacking. The final product is a not very neat, and difficult to read from a distance. Color may not have been used. The poster includes no visual component(s) to illustrate the meaning of the literary term. Attention to detail is lacking.
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