Class Reads
In this piece of literature, a prince seeks revenge for the death of his beloved father.
What is Hamlet?
Occurs when the audience knows something that the characters don't.
What is dramatic irony.
“We should NOT look to superstition in this."
Rev. Hale from The Crucible?
This is the student who pulled an April Fool's Day prank on Mrs. Doran this year.
Come on. . . just own it. No harm done! I really WANT to know!
The prefix "pre" stands for this.
What is before?
This short story has a husband and wife play a "deadly" board game.
What is "Death by Scrabble"?
Something happens that is the opposite of what you expected.
What is situational irony.
"Parting is such sweet sorrow."
What is Juliet from Romeo and Juliet?
What are the two main sections of the the AP English Literature and Composition Exam?
What are the MCQ and FRQ sections.
Kenzie loves the show "Pup Academy"- three pups are named: Corazone, Whiz, Spark. Which is her favorite?
What is Spark?
In this read, the characters have a lot to say about their "names".
What is The Crucible.
A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
What is a paradox.
"[He] was about six-and-a-half feet tall, judging from his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch, that’s why his hands were bloodstained."
What is Jem Finch's description of Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird?
How many points are you awarded for a defensible thesis statement?
One point.
Kenzie believes spring has arrived when she hears these at night.
What are peepers?
This read was a short story where a servant took care of a child like it was her own.
What is "Cora, Unashamed"?
Putting a specific object, character, setting, or other item "next to" for points of comparison/ contrast.
What is juxtaposition?
“Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed...."
Who is Elie Wiesel from his memoir, Night?
Up to how many points can you be awarded for evidence and commentary?
What are up to four points.
What is a (Shagbark) Hickory tree?
In this read, the speaker wants her daughter to use her quilts for this, also the title.
What is "Everyday Use."
A comparison throughout a whole piece of literature.
What is an extended metaphor/poetic conceit?
"We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment."
Who is Dep. Gov. Danforth- The Crucible?
What is a Ford/Taurus?
Brody's favorite cookie- a staple in our house.
What are Oreos, more specifically double-stuffed?