[Image:6302005_113005_0.jpg]            Literary Devices

        B6.  Students will be able to identify literary devices, simili,
        metaphor, idioms and    imagery.


        A.  Exploration Stage:

        Lets explore a little and learn about what a simili is.  Click on the
        link below and follow the instructions.
        


        http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/listenandwrite/similes/index.htm

        You should have done the following activities on the the Simili Satellite.
                1.  What is a simili?
                2.  Read the following poems, Imagine, Windigo and Carps.
                Mr. Belleau will provide you with an activity sheet that goes along
                with one of the poems.
                3.  Write a poem about an elephant.             
                4.  Help Us Write a Poem.
                5.  Write Your Own Simili Riddle.
        
        B.  Concept Develpment Stage:
        During this webquest you will use many websites to help you achieve an
        understanding of the Figurative Language writers use to make their text more exciting.
        Use the websites below to write a definition and give an example of each
        term on your worksheet.
        [ http://www.rhlschool.com/eng3n25.htm ]Simile
        [ http://www.rhlschool.com/eng3n26.htm ]Metaphor
        [ http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/imagery.htm ]Imagery

        Next Step:
        Visit the site below to watch a movie on similes and metaphors.
            Then take the quiz to see how much you’ve learned so far.
        [ http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/similesandmetaphors/index.weml
        ]Movie

        Visit the following site, read the information listed and complete the
        activity to gain an even better understanding of imagery.
        [ http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/area/literature/Terms/Imagery.html
        ]Imagery

        Test yourself. Take the online quiz to see how much you have learned
        about imagery.
        Print out the completed test and give to your teacher.
        [ http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/quizzes/literature/imagery.htm
        ]Imagery Test