Rubric
Metalanguage
General
100

Which grades are passes?

C, B, A

100

What is a metaphor?

A direct comparison between two unlike things that actually have something important in common. (Calling one thing, something else.)

100

When is the due date for the assessment task?

28/04/2026

200

How many criteria are being assessed? 

3! 

200

What is sibilance?

The repetition of the ‘s’, ‘sh’, ‘z’, or ‘ch’ sound in words close having a hissing or hushing effect.

200

When is the DRAFT due date for the assessment task?

21/05/2026

300

Name the three criteria!

Identification of poetic devices 

Explanation of how poetic devices are used 

Analysis of meaning and audience impact

300

What is consonance?

The repetition of consonant sounds in words close by.

300

Who is marking this task?

Miss Stavrou

400

What does a C-grade student do for the 'identification of poetic devices' criterion?

Identifies and correctly names some poetic devices, using generally accurate metalanguage.

400

What is an example of personification?

The dog smirked.

400

What is the word count for the assessment task?

N/A (there is no word count)

500

How do the "Identification of poetic devices" and "Explanation of how poetic devices are used" criteria differ?

Identification of poetic devices: "Identifies and correctly names a wide range of poetic devices, using precise and accurate metalanguage consistently"

Explanation of how poetic devices are used: "Provides comprehensive explanations of how poetic devices are used, supported by well-selected and relevant examples from the lyrics"

500

List 3 examples of Onomatopoeia!

Boom 

Crash 

Hiss

500

Refer to the Task Outline. How does part 1 of the task differ from part 2?

Part 1: Lyrical Lyrics Read the excerpts from song lyrics to find examples of literary devices used. Explain why you think it is an example of this device. (Worksheet provided) 


Part 2: Lyrical Breakdown Choose a song and analyse it for its use of literary devices and overall meaning. (Worksheet provided)