Personal connection

Exceeding-4 Entire piece shows reflection and expression of the author. It gives real insight into the writers character Many uses of figurative language that lend style to the piece and make the reader understand the author Precise, vivid, natural language creates a clear and complete picture in the readers mind. Powerful verbs, precise nouns, appropriate adjectives and phrases enhance meaning. Original phrasing and memorable language prompt reflective thoughts and insights. Virtually no significant errors of syntax, punctuation, etc.; style and diction are precise and vigorous, even sophisticated

Literary Devices

Meeting-3 Piece shows some evidence of the authors feelings and reflections. Parts of the piece may be shallow, but most of the piece expresses some depth and insight. Several instances of figurative language that add to the meaning of the piece

Approaching-2 Piece is basic and shows very little reflection The authors character is not revealed

Not Meeting-1 Piece shows almost no though on the part of the writer.

Word Choice

A few attempts at figurative language, but they do not express intended meaning for the reader Correct, adequate word Ordinary word choice choice creates a clear attempts to create a picture in the readers picture in the readers mind. Lively verbs, mind. Verbs, nouns, specific nouns, and adjectives, and appropriate adjectives phrases are adequate. and phrases add to the Language choice and meaning. Some colorful phrasing lack language and unusual inspiration. phrasing encourage reflection.

No figurative language used in the poem

Limited vocabulary searches for words to create a picture in the readers mind. Verb and noun choice is rather general. Adjectives and phrases lack definition. Language choice and phrasing is inappropriate, repetitive or lacks meaning. Frequent errors; style and diction are frequently inappropriate to the audience and occasion of academic writing

Presentation

Few errors of syntax, punctuation, etc.; style and diction are appropriate to the relatively formal occasion/audience

Several errors of syntax, punctuation, etc.; style and diction are occasionally inappropriately colloquial or otherwise unsuited to the occasion/audience