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Figurative
Language
DRAPES
FCAT Rubric
100
Compares two unlike things using like or as.
What is a simile?
100
A question that does not require an answer. Requires the reader to think.
What is a rhetorical question?
100
Making sure you address the prompt and stay on topic.
What is FOCUS?
200
The sunshine smiled down on us during the picnic. This is an example of . . .
What is personification?
200
Using something that really happened to you.
What is personal experience?
200
Using capitals, punctuation and spelling correctly.
What are CONVENTIONS?
300
A diamond is a girl's best friend. This is an example of
What is a metaphor?
300
Using a simile or metaphor in your writing.
What is analogy?
300
Making sure you write your essay in paragraphs and in order.
What is ORGANIZATION?
400
I have a ton of homework. This is an example of
What is hyperbole?
400
Using percentages or ratios in your writing. (These can be made up - just make sure they are realistic.)
What is statistics?
400
Using details and elaboration to support each of your topics?
What is SUPPORT?
500
Bam! Bang! Pop! Clap!
What is onomatopoeia?
500
Quoting an expert (teacher, coach, parent, etc.) about your topic.
What is dialogue?
500
4 or higher.
What is the passing score on your FCAT Writing test?