In this lesson, you will read a passage from Shakespeare and analyze its use of poetic devices.
Essential Question: How does Shakespeare utilize poetic devices to make meaning in "All the World's a Stage"?
In this lesson, you will read a passage from Shakespeare and analyze its use of poetic devices.
Essential Question: How does Shakespeare utilize poetic devices to make meaning in "All the World's a Stage"?
How would you divide your life so far into distinct eras? What would you label each era and why? Brainstorm at least 3 eras.
Match each literary device to its definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Alliteration | arrow_right_alt | A comparison without using like or as; sometimes extended (meaning that the comparison carries over for many lines and/or sentences) |
Simile | arrow_right_alt | Repeated sounds specifically at the beginning of words |
Metaphor | arrow_right_alt | Repeated consonant sounds anywhere in the word |
Consonance | arrow_right_alt | A word that sounds like the sound it describes |
Onomatopoeia | arrow_right_alt | A comparison using like or as |
How does the use of this device help Shakespeare to communicate his message in "All the World's a Stage"?
Which answer choice best reflects the literal meaning of the poem in its entirety?
Which of the following is an example of an extended metaphor from the passage?
Which of the following is an example of consonance from the passage?
Which of the following contains an example of onomatopoeia from the passage?