Curated OER
Symbolism and Aphorisms
Students describe the characters and the importance of symbolism in "To Kill A Mockingbird". They develop symbols that represent themselves and their school as well. They present these symbols on a poster and show them to their classmates.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Comp: Rationalism: Vocabulary
This lesson focuses on the literary terms needed for the unit on Rationalism. I provides a list of terms and a crossword puzzle using them.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Responding to Quotes and Aphorisms
The objective of this lesson plan is to teach students about responding to quotes and aphorisms. This site features a lesson plan with detailed information.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Aphorism
Provides an excellent description of the element of aphorism in writing. Content includes several examples.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: General Literary Terms
The University of Victoria's Writer's Guide includes an extensive list of literary and rhetorical terms. List can be displayed alphabetically.
Other
Wastholm Media: Aphorisms Galore
This site from Wastholm Media gives numerous examples of aphorisms. They are Organized by theme and author.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms a E
The first of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, A - E, covers forty-four terms from "Allegory" to "Exposition."
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Aphorism
This is a glossary entry of the term "Aphorism" including definitions and examples.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: Will Rogers
Humorist Will Rogers is included as one of the writers whose works helped to change the society. Here's a biography, and links to other pages about Rogers.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.