Wednesday, March 11

Classwork
1. Journal
A symbol represents something else. It's an A that stands for a B, which results in a deeper meaning. For example, the eagle (A) represents America (B). The deeper meaning is that eagles are free, and our country's ideals are based on our citizens having freedom (C). Please identify a symbol—the A, B, & C!

2. Literary Devices through Song
Using the lyrics to "Lovecats" by The Cure, and one of the following: "The Wrestler" by Bruce Springsteen, "Hard Times" by Run-D.M.C., or "I am a Rock" by Simon & Garfunkel, the class identified literary devices in the songs. We listened to each song and underlined literary devices, labeling what they are. We then discussed them. Homework is an extension of this; students are to pick one song and identify three different literary devices in it. If students do not have access to lyrics, they can use one of the songs from class that we didn't cover together.


Homework
Poetry through Song /10 Name: ______________________ period: ______

Identifying Literary Devices in Song
Please attach this sheet to your song lyrics. Your task is to choose a song and identify three literary devices in it. You can find animism, alliteration, imagery, metaphor, personification, repetition, simile or symbol. You need to find three different devices in your song.
*Please circle the three devices you find and label what type of device they are. /6
*Write two sentences explaining what the song means. Why would the writer use figurative language? /4
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Due Friday, March 13.