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Most short stories and screenplays are rich in figurative language and literary elements. These are used to enhance the symbolism, motifs, and themes within the story. The use of similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia are abundant in this Poe short story.
After reading the story, ask your students to go on a literary scavenger hunt! Give them a list of figurative language to find, and have them create a storyboard that depicts and explains the use of each literary element in the story! They will have an absolute blast and master the words by the end.
| DESCRIPTION | EXAMPLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperbole | Exaggeration or overstatement for humor or emphasis | “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could...” |
| Metaphor | An implied comparison between two things | “He turned towards me, and looked into my eyes with two filmy orbs that distilled the rheum of intoxication." |
| Foreshadowing | Hinting at something that will happen later on | “He had a weak point - this Fortunato - although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine.” |
Grade Level 6-12
Difficulty Level 1 (Introducing / Reinforcing)
Type of Assignment Individual or Partner
Type of Activity: Figurative Language
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Create a storyboard that shows five examples of literary elements in "The Cask of Amontillado".
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