ELA21.12.4

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 12

ELA21.12.4
Evaluate an author’s use of characterization, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view to create and convey meaning.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Authors choose to write from a particular point of view and use specific literary elements and vocabulary words to convey their intended meaning.
Methods to evaluate characterization, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify characterization, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view in a variety of texts.
Evaluate how characterization, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view creates and conveys meaning in a variety of texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Authors select particular literary elements and devices to create and convey meaning within their written work.

Vocabulary

Evaluate
Characterization
Figurative language
Literary elements
Point of view
Create
Convey

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