iRubric: Sonnet Writing Rubric

Usage of literary elements (metaphor, personification, etc) is slim to non-existent. Instances of such are derivative and not well thought out. Few, if any, senses are used to create concrete images.

Literary elements (metaphor, personification, etc) are somewhat interesting. Few senses are realized in the language of the poem. The poem is somewhat thought out.

Some concrete images arise in the reader's mind. The poem is good, but not memorable. A cursory usage of descriptive language with more than two appeals to the senses.

Literary elements (metaphor, personification, etc) concrete and appeal to multiple senses. The poem personifies thoughtful descriptive language, interesting imagery, and an appropriate tone according to the poet's intent. Memorable and thought-provoking.

Poem shows virtually no originality or voice. Little to no revision was made between the drafts. Poem has little imagery and sound quality. No title. The poem is not creative and appears to be rushed. This is evident in too obvious meaning and a lack of originality.

Poem shows a fair amount of originality and thoughtfulness, yet it is sprinkled with cliche ideas/idioms. Some revision between drafts has cursory language, imagery, and sound quality. Title is uninteresting. <BR>
The poem is creative, but appears to be rushed.

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written. Good, thoughtful revision between drafts. Title is good.

Poem has an engaging title. It is faithful to the overall theme of a sonnet. It is evident that the poet put thought into the diction and was innovative in conveying the ideas and emotions of the sonnet. Revision is thoughtful and apparent.

Poem strays significantly from the proper form of a sonnet. There are fewer than 14 lines of poetry, does not follow iambic pentameter (less than 10 syllables) and has not followed any ryhme scheme.

Poem strays somewhat from the proper form of a sonnet. There are fewer than 14 lines of poetry, generally follows iambic pentameter (10 syllables) and has generally followed a ryhme scheme.

Poem is mostly written in the proper form of a sonnet. There are 14 lines of poetry, generally follows iambic pentameter (less than 10 syllables) and has generally followed a ryhme scheme.

Poem is complete and follows its intended form of a sonnet. It has 14 lines of poetry, 2 quatrains, uses iambic pentameter, has a couplet and rhyme scheme.