Date: ___________________________
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Q27: Literary Element/ Technique Paragraph
1) For this question, only focus on ONE passage, and ONE literary element or technique.
2) If you use the literary technique of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, you are allowed to give an example of 1
simile, 1 metaphor, 1 personification, etc. But if you state that the author uses the Literary Technique of
METAPHOR to develop the passage, you may only show examples of metaphor.
CLAIM - Topic
sentence
In passage ____ the author uses the literary element / technique
of ___________ to develop the (Controlling Idea).
Definition of literary ______________ means _________________________________________
element/ technique
detail 1
The first example of (the literary element/ technique)________ is
demonstrated in line _____ or paragraph _____, “…………………….……”
CLARIFY:
This is effective because it (CLARIFIES, EMPHASIZES, POINTS OUT)
Your Interpretation:
(explain your first example as it relates to your literary element/technique)__
____________________________________________________________
CITE: Supporting
__________________________________________________________________.
detail 2
A second example of (the literary element/ technique)________ is
demonstrated in line _____ or paragraph _____, “…………………….……”
CLARIFY:
This is effective because it (CLARIFIES, EMPHASIZES, POINTS OUT)
Your Interpretation:
(explain your first example as it relates to your literary element/technique)__
____________________________________________________________
CITE: Supporting
__________________________________________________________________.
Clincher sentence
By developing the passage with (literary element / technique)____________,
the author ________________________________________
(Talk about the effect created by the use of the literary element/ effect.)
(Talk about the main idea of the passage.)
* To provide an example, use a direct quotation “…” (with a specific line), stanza/ paragraph
number
* Use quotation marks when showing text from the passage.
* The number of examples to include is optional but should be at least TWO.
*Make sure to fully develop your ideas when interpreting the examples.
Useful sentence starters:
 By saying this, the author(poet) means….
 With this, the author(poet) tries to….
 The example reveals (illustrates, shows, depicts, ) ….
 This part of the passage conveys the message that….
Examples
In passage two, “Spanish Lessons,” a poem by Ted Kooser, the author uses imagery to develop a passage about
learning something new. The technique of imagery sparks the sensory perceptions of the reader. The first example of
imagery is demonstrated in lines 9-10, “followed soon by a brisk, guttural bubbling.” This is effective because it
emphasizes the unique sounds of the Spanish language. A second example of imagery is in lines 15-17, “scatter fresh
flowers of language over the surface” to point out the beauty of the language. By developing the poem with imagery,
the author is able to show how learning something new can be an interesting experience.
In passage two, “Spanish Lessons,” a poem by Ted Kooser, the author uses figurative language to develop a passage
about learning something new. Figurative language means using words to imply another meaning or to evoke an
emotion. The first example of figurative language is the imagery in lines 9-10, “followed soon by a brisk, guttural
bubbling.” This is effective because it emphasizes the unique sounds of the Spanish language by comparing the
sounds to something deep and sparkling. A second example of figurative language is the metaphor in lines 15-17,
“scatter fresh flowers of language over the surface” to point out how learning a new language can be compared to the
beauty of fresh flowers. By developing the poem with figurative language, the author is able to show how learning
something new can be a wonderful experience.
In passage two, “Spanish Lessons,” a poem by Ted Kooser, the author uses characterization to develop a passage
about learning something new. Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a
character. The first example of characterization is demonstrated in lines 7-9, “I hear her cracking a few round syllables
into a pan of agua.” This is effective because it points out how the wife is working hard at learning a new language. A
second example of characterization is in lines 15-18, “scatter fresh flowers of language over the surface, then lie there
steeping among them,” to emphasize how the wife feels about learning a new language, she is rejuvenated by it. By
developing the poem through characterization, the author is able to show how learning something new can be an
refreshing experience.