Literary Terms Lesson for Sound Devices

Explore the most common sound devices used in literature through this comprehensive literary terms lesson. Designed to complement units on creative writing, literature, and poetry, these activities serve as an effective introduction or supplement.

To foster a deep understanding and creation of literature, students must grasp the foundational concepts and techniques employed in literary art. L-EA's literary terms lessons facilitate student learning and practice of these techniques, while also providing valuable resources for teachers to assess comprehension.

Engage students in a dynamic exploration of sound devices in literature, equipping them with the skills to appreciate and craft impactful literary works.

Teaching this resource is simple! Start it by presenting the included slideshow of literary terms and definitions while students use the accompanying worksheet to take notes. The, handout the accompanying homework assignment. Later in the week or following week, administer the quiz, which is provided as a printable or Google Form quiz (ideal for Google Classroom distribution!)

“Literary Terms Lesson: Sound Devices” includes:

• - A presentation of 10 literary terms and definitions connected to sound devices

• - A presentation note-taking activity worksheet (w/ answer key)

• - A writing assignment that asks students to use the presented terms in a piece of original writing

• - A quiz assessment that includes definition matching (or drop-down selection), provided in 5 file types (Google Form, PDF, Easel assessment, ExamView test file, and ExamView test bank file)

TERMS INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:

Accent, Accent, Cacophony, Metaphor, Implied metaphor, Extended metaphor, Controlling metaphor, Synecdoche, Oxymoron, and Symbol

Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The included activities and quizzes are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standard for Language (6). This resource is provided in a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDFs, Google Form, and PowerPoint Show files.

This resource contains: 5 Pages; 11 Slides; 1 Google Form; 2 Test Files