Creating a webquest for class

1. Cassandra Underwood Word WebQuest – CI 350 3 December 2015
Figurative Language and Stylistic Devices
CSO’s
Introduction:
You are an aspiring writer, but you think you think your story sounds boring. You need to
spice it up! Your publisher tells you to practice these tools to help you make your story the most
interesting story ever made. You want to practice the devices before you put them in your story
though!
Process:
Synecdoche:
Follow this link: http://gangstagrammar.tumblr.com/post/14529629118/synecdoche
Create a verse of a rap song that has 2 examples of Synecdoche!
Metonymy:
http://gangstagrammar.tumblr.com/post/2135417284/metonymy
Respond to Lil’ Wayne’s example from “A Milli”.
Zeugma:
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-zeugma.html
Please create 3 examples of zeugma sentences.
Anaphora:
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/anaphora-examples.html
Choose one of the poem examples given. Write a paragraph explaining how the anaphora
is used in the poem.
Euphemism:
Google the definition then follow this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vuW6tQ0218
Find 6 examples of euphemism that describe how the parrot is!
Irony:
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/alanismorissette/ironic.html

2. Cassandra Underwood Word WebQuest – CI 350 3 December 2015
Find 2 examples and briefly explain why they are ironic.
Anastrophe:
This is a word order catastrophe. Think of this guy:
http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/anastropheterm.htm
Create an inspirational quote Yoda would tell a young Jedi using anastrophe!
Evaluation:
Now you can write an amazing story. Write a short story that is at least two pages using all of the
literary devices and highlight or underline them.
Conclusion:
Turn in your writing practice and your story to me, so I can send them to your publisher. I’ll
make your writing is stylish enough first. Your publisher will be thrilled when they see this!