ENG1D1

Narrative Unit
Literary Devices Found in Songs Presentation
Chosen
song_________________________________

Partner_____________________________________
Presentation Date_______________________________
Learning Goals:
I can identify literary devices found in song lyrics.
I can analyze the purpose of using literary devices in song lyrics.
I can identify the literal meaning and theme of a song.
I can collaborate with a partner to prepare a presentation for the class.
Task: With a partner, choose a song that uses literary devices in its lyrics. You will be
responsible for creating a presentation between 5-10 minutes in length. You will be
responsible for the following tasks:

Playing the song for the class. You should bring the song to class on a CD or a
flash drive. If you need help getting a copy, you must arrange with your teacher
ahead of time.

Explaining to the class what the song is about on a literal level.

Identifying the theme of the song for the class.

Providing a printout of the song lyrics. The song lyrics will be projected on the
screen for the class to see during your presentation. Literary devices that you will be
referring to should be highlighted in colour.

Analyzing the literary devices found in the song. Each student will need to
define two literary devices found in the song, and will need to analyze the purpose of
the devices. Why did the artist use these devices in their song? What further
meaning did you receive as a listener?

Use the following planner to develop your ideas.

Literal Meaning of Song:

Theme of Song:

Literary Devices Found In Lyrics

Device 1_______________________
Definition of Device
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Device 2_______________________
Definition of Device
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Device 3_______________________
Definition of Device
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Examples/ Analysis

Device 4_______________________
Definition of Device
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Marking Scheme
Level R

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Student does
not
demonstrate
knowledge of
literary
devices. Terms
are not
accurately
defined.
Analysis of
literary devices
is extremely
limited.
Student has
not prepared
presentation in
advance, and
is missing
many
components.

Student
demonstrates
limited
understanding
of literary
devices. Terms
are defined in a
limited manner.
Examples are
analyzed with
limited
understanding
and explanation.
Student is
partially
prepared for
presentation,
and only some
required
components are
present.
Student
collaborates
with partner in a
limited manner.
Student does
not maintain
eye contact with
the class for
most of the
presentation.
Students voice
is often not
clear. Flow of
presentation is

Student applies
knowledge of
literary devices
to some degree.
Terms are
somewhat
defined.
Examples are
analyzed with
some
understanding
and explanation.
Student is
mostly prepared
for presentation,
and most
required
components are
present.

Student applies
knowledge of
literary devices
to a good
degree. Terms
are defined.
Examples are
analyzed with
good
understanding
and explanation.
Student is fully
prepared for
presentation,
and all required
components are
present.

Student applies
knowledge of
literary devices
to an excellent
degree. Terms
are clearly
defined.
Examples are
analyzed with
excellent
understanding
and explanation.
Student is fully
prepared for
presentation,
and all required
components are
present.

Student
somewhat
collaborates
with partner.
Student
sometimes
maintains eye
contact with the
class, and
speaks in a
somewhat clear
voice.
Presentation
flows somewhat

Student
collaborates
well with
partner.
Student mostly
maintains eye
contact with the
class, and
speaks with a
clear voice.
Presentation
flows smoothly.

Student
collaborates
extremely well
with partner.
Student
maintains eye
contact with the
class, and
speaks with a
loud clear voice.
Presentation
flows extremely
smoothly.

Student does
not collaborate
with partner. It
is very difficult
to understand
what student is
saying, and
little to no eye
contact is
made with
audience.
Presentation is
very scattered
and ideas

Application

/10

Communicat
ion

/10

become lost.

not smooth.

smoothly.

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