English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 4

ELA21.4.16

Describe how authors use literary devices and text features to convey meaning in prose, poetry, and drama.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Literary devices are language that carries meaning other than the literal meaning of the words or phrases.
  • Text features are items other than the main text that provide additional or clarifying information about details in a text.
  • Poetry is a genre of text that uses distinctive style and rhythm to aid in the expression of feelings, while prose is written in ordinary language.
  • A drama is a story with dialogue that can be read by different people.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Describe how literary devices and text features convey meaning in prose, poetry, and drama.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Authors use literary devices and text features to further explain and enhance specific details in prose, poetry, and drama.

Vocabulary

  • Literary devices
  • Text features
  • Prose
  • Poetry
  • Drama
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