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By Hairong Chen
  • The start of Module 1 -- Introduction of Figurative language.

    The start of Module 1 -- Introduction of Figurative language.

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    Module 1 – Introduction of Figurative Language

    In this module, you are going to learn three devices of figurative languages, simile, idiom, and personification. After learning the meanings, you will be assessed by analyzing examples and categorizing three devices in the reading materials.
  • Discussion Board 1.0

    Discussion Board 1.0

  • Reflection Journal 1.0

    Reflection Journal 1.0

  • The start of Module 2 -- Similes ( Part I )

    The start of Module 2 -- Similes ( Part I )

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    Module 2.1 – Similes (Part I)

    In this module, we are going to analyze the purpose and effect of similes in the poetry. You would draw illustrations for the poetry and compare them to figure out the function of using similes.
  • Assignment 2.1

    Assignment 2.1

  • Reflection Journal 2.1

    Reflection Journal 2.1

  • The start of Module 2 -- Similes (Part II )

    The start of Module 2 -- Similes (Part II )

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    Module 2.2 – Similes (Part II)

    In the module, we will identifying examples of similes in literature and poetry. We are also going to create our own similes and then incorporate them into our own writing.
  • Discussion Board 2.2 (first thread)

    Discussion Board 2.2 (first thread)

  • Discussion Board 2.2 (respond)

    Discussion Board 2.2 (respond)

  • The start of Module 3 -- Idioms (Part I )

    The start of Module 3 -- Idioms (Part I )

  • Discussion Board 3.1

    Discussion Board 3.1

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    Module 3.1 – Idioms (Part I)

    In this module, we are going to learn idioms. We will identify both literal representations and metaphorical meanings of idioms by do an online quiz. We will also explore the origins of idioms.
  • Assignment3.1

    Assignment3.1

  • Quiz 3.1

    Quiz 3.1

  • Reflection Journal 3.1

    Reflection Journal 3.1

  • The start of Module 3 -- Idioms (Part II )

    The start of Module 3 -- Idioms (Part II )

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    Module 3.2 – Idioms (Part II)

    In this module, we are going to learn more metaphorical meanings of different idioms by applying them into sentences
  • Assignment3.2 (first post)

    Assignment3.2 (first post)

  • Assignment3.2 (comments & responds)

    Assignment3.2 (comments & responds)

  • The start of Module 4 -- Personification

    The start of Module 4 -- Personification

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    Module 4- Personification

    In this module, we will define personification and learn how it is applied by reading and responding to classic poetry. You will analyze the personification and how it affects the mood of specific poems. As a assessment, you need to create sentences by using personification.
  • Discussion Board 4.0.1

    Discussion Board 4.0.1

  • Reflection Journal 4.0

    Reflection Journal 4.0

  • Discussion Board 4.0.2 (first thread)

    Discussion Board 4.0.2 (first thread)

  • Discussion Board 4.0.2 (respond)

    Discussion Board 4.0.2 (respond)