Figurative Language

Figurative Language

            When a character uses symbolism in there dialogue, it helps to create a unique understanding of what the person is trying to say. It makes conversations seem more poetic with less obvious yet more descriptive meaning. For example, in the scene just before Macduff engages in combat with Macbeth (I, 8, 20), he says to him, “I have no words, my voice is in my sword”. Instead of verbally expressing himself, Macduff uses his sword to symbolize his vengeance and lust for Macbeth’s blood. If a picture says a thousand words, then imagine how much swinging a sword at the tyrant that murdered your wife and kids has to say about your actions. When Macduff confronts Macbeth, his sword is his ultimate form of expression.

Homework for Friday jan 20, 2012

Here is the criteria sheet for the paragraph rewrite. Again the rubric did not transfer over:(

Please make sure when you hand in the good copy on Wed, you hand in the draft, your good copy and the rubric I gave you in class.

Macbeth Figurative Language Analysis

In a well developed paragraph, please explain how Shakespeare uses figurative language to help shape the readers understanding and appreciation of Macbeth. You need to use a mix of three(3) different examples.

P- poetic device. Make sure you explain your understanding of this term. Do not just write it.

E- Quote. Explain how the quote fits your selection. This would involve some analysis. What does the quote mean.

E-explain how this piece/passage helps you better understand the scene/line/character /setting etc. What have you learned about something in the play due to the way the line has been written? You want to be specific to the quote.


CRITERIA
EE
FM
M-MM
NY
Analysis
Provides extensive logical and insightful analysis. Explicitly explains device&how understanding has grown.
Provides sufficient and logical and insightful analysis. Clearly explains device&how understanding has grown.
Provides some logical analysis. Some
Explanation of device&how understanding has grown. May not be specific
Provides little if any analysis
Poetic device may or may not m be mentioned. No indication of how this has helped shape learning.
Support(Detail)
Provides extensive well-chosen, specific, and accurate detail to support ideas and interpretations.

Provides specific and accurate detail to support ideas and interpretations
Provides some general and accurate detail to support ideas and interpretations.

Provides limited if any specific, and accurate detail to support ideas and interpretations
Form
Engaging introduction, sound structure, seems effortless and natural, smoothly integrates quotes, conclusion is powerful
Opening clearly establishes context and purpose
quotes usually integrated, conclusion is strong.
Opening establishes purpose
Sequence is generally logical Quotes may not be smoothly integrated
Conclusion is weak
Opening usually introduces topic, quotes may or may not be not be integrated.
Structure may seem illogical or random
Omits conclusion
Quotations
All quotations are properly formatted, well integrated and relevant
Most quotations are properly formatted, well integrated and relevant
Some quotations are properly formatted, integrated and relevant
Few quotations if any are properly formatted, integrated and relevant
Language conventions
applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness
applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with considerable accuracy and effectiveness
applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with some accuracy and effectiveness
applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with limited accuracy and effectiveness

Jan 18,2012 Figurative Language in Macbeth

Today we did a draft write using your figurative language charts to answer the following question:Explain how Shakespeare uses figurative language devices to help shape the readers' understanding and appreciation of Macbeth.

Please use three different examples from the chart to explain and support this answer. Make sure you PEE IN YOUR ANSWER THREE TIMES.

P-Would be your term explained
E-would be your quote
E would be how the quote connects to the term AND how this passage line helps you have a better understanding of Macbeth.
In class draft formative.

Re: Rewrites

If you are rewriting or editing your Tragic Hero assignment for Mr T, good news: you don't have to rewrite the whole thing.

If you are rewriting any of your body paragraphs (paragraphs addressing one of your three chosen characteristics), you only need to submit a revised version of the paragraph that needs the most work, not a revision of the entire assignment.

You must also submit a revised conclusion. In your conclusion:

Tell me what a character needs to qualify as a tragic hero.

List all six Tragic Hero characteristics.

Is Macbeth a tragic hero? Why or why not?

So, to summarize:

1. Select the body paragraph that needs the most work.

2. Work on that one paragraph as hard as you can! (Cover all features of the selected characteristic, use strong quotations from the text, explain quotation choices, make sure quotations are properly formatted, check for context and relevance, triple-check your grammar, etc.)

3. Work on your revised conclusion using the steps presented above.

4. IMPORTANT: When you submit your rewritten paragraph, you MUST return your original assignment. That way, I can check that you actually rewrote the paragraph that needed the most work, not the paragraph that was almost perfect in the first place.

All rewrites are due by Friday, January 20th at the latest. Rewrites submitted after the 20th will not be accepted.

Along with your rewrite, please provide a couple of sentences describing why your revised assignment is better than your original.

jan16,2012

Please complete The fig/poetic lang device sheet for WEd. DOn't worry about the pathetic fallacy term. I will explain that one in class.

If you have a lap top, please bring it to class Wed and for Fri.

You need to return your Macbeth books for Fri.

rubric 2-4

I tried taking a screen shot and posting that, however I could not get that to paste onto blogger. The criteria is here.EE is the first info. Read through and you will be able to figure it out. You have what you took down in class too. This is just your back up. It would be a good idea to check out the other blocks as you all have good ideas.

Criteria 2-4 EE FM M-MM NY
Mood/word choice Not choppy,(flows) supports mood recognizable know what passage it is from,vivid Mostly Not choppy, supports mood recognizable know what passage it is from,clear Word choice somewhat displays mood
Vocab is quite basic, lacks punch and quite repetitive
Limited
Word choice, does not convey mood, words detract from overall effect
Content/symbolism Theme is constant and unified and similar to the excerpt you chose
Symbolism
Is clear The theme is near constant, it is like similar
Similarities btw the 2 pieces of writing
Main topic is clear, symbolism is not used or evident Main topic is not clear, random collection of ideas, no symbolism present
creativity Piece is original
And unique
Clever, use of imagination evident**** I added this Fewer creative details
***I have added this-descriptions show use of imagination*** Few creative details, has tried to use imagination
May include quite a few of original lines Little evidence of creativity, mostly sticks to original
Rhythm and rhyme scheme Follows pattern perfectly, smooth and easy to listen to read Pattern there but not flow as well Scheme pattern may be missing No attempt to mimic original pattern.
Overall clarity of expression applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with considerable accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with some accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with limited accuracy and effectiveness

rubric 2-3

I tried taking a screen shot and posting that, however I could not get that to paste onto blogger. The criteria is here.EE is the first info. Read through and you will be able to figure it out. You have what you took down in class too. This is just your back up. It would be a good idea to check out the other blocks as you all have good ideas.

Criteria 2-3 EE FM M-MM NY
Mood/word choice Vivid Word choice effectively
Displays mood
Varied use of words help create overall effect
Word choice still displays mood
Vocab is more simplistic(less varied)
Word choice somewhat displays mood
Vocab is quite basic, lacks punch and quite repetitive
Limited
Word choice, does not convey mood, words detract from overall effect
Content/symbolism Well thought out, thorough developed and connected to original content
Symbolism demos a sense of understanding Thought out, clear
Symbolism is evident Gave it a shot Main topic is clear, symbolism is not used or evident Main topic is not clear, random collection of ideas, no symbolism present
creativity Few words are copied many creative details
Theme consistent
Humourous at times, adds own twist to it
some words are copied, several details
some
Humour attempts a twist
Few creative details, has tried to use imagination Little evidence of creativity, mostly sticks to original
Rhythm and rhyme scheme consistent rhyme and rhythm scheme to the original.(all lines need to be the same)to mimic the original consistent rhyme and rhythm scheme to the original 1or 2 lines may not. Scheme pattern may be missing No attempt to mimic original pattern.
Overall clarity of expression Solid grasp of English lang; applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with considerable accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with some accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with limited accuracy and effectiveness

rubrics block 2-1

I tried taking a screen shot and posting that, however I could not get that to paste onto blogger. The criteria is here.EE is the first info. Read through and you will be able to figure it out. You have what you took down in class too. This is just your back up. It would be a good idea to check out the other blocks as you all have good ideas.

Criteria block 2-1 EE FM M-MM NY
Mood/word choice Varying word choice, orginal. Keeps mood of passage is clear and obvious engaging and well organized No varying word choice a bit more repetitive, not as engaging
Mood is still present Word choice somewhat displays mood
Vocab is quite basic, lacks punch and quite repetitive
Limited
Word choice, does not convey mood, words detract from overall effect
Content/symbolism Humourous symbol connects to real symbol of play
Content is strong and focussed Content is clear , but symbolism is general or not as clear Main topic is clear, symbolism is not used or evident Main topic is not clear, random collection of ideas, no symbolism present
creativity Unique, strong one of a kind details, diverse and vivid word choice original Not as detailed, diverse nor vivid word choice original Few creative details, has tried to use imagination Little evidence of creativity, mostly sticks to original
Rhythm and rhyme scheme consistent rhyme and rhythm scheme to the original.(all lines need to be the same)to mimic the original consistent rhyme and rhythm scheme to the original.(one or two lines original Scheme pattern may be missing No attempt to mimic original pattern.
Overall clarity of expression applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with considerable accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with some accuracy and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with limited accuracy and effectiveness

the parody assignment

Here is the parody assignment. Draft is due Tuesday. You need to have something to work with for Tuesday's class.
Macbeth Parody

You have seen a sample of a creatively crafted parody of the witches predictions. It is your turn now to create your own parody. If you want more samples you can check out the website; www.shakespeare-parodies.com/macbeth.html (Scots on the Rocks).

• You can do this by yourself or with a partner. (No groups of 3).
• You must choose a passage that has at least 20 lines. (Eg is this a dagger…. ) You can combine passages.
• You need to effectively create an overall mood of the passage.
• Your piece needs to mimic those that you are making the parody of.(They have to follow the same pattern).
• You need to follow the same rhyme scheme and rhythm in your writing.
• You have used some form a symbolism to help convey your message and it is clear.
• You are creative and imaginative in your writing.

Criteria EE FM M-MM NY
Mood/word choice
Content/symbolism
creativity
Rhythm and rhyme scheme
Overall clarity of expression