Works of Literature
What was the name of the street Esperanza lived on?
House on Mango Street
What is synthesizes?
To make (something) by combining different things
Define magical realism.
A narrative form that portrays magical or supernatural elements.
What are the 3 grading categories on the AP English Literature and Composition Exam?
- Thesis
- Evidence and commentary
-Sophistication.
What is diction?
Diction is the choice of words used by the writer.
What is the name of the short story we read that includes magical realism?
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel García Márquez
What is the definition of itemizes?
To set down in detail or by particulars.
Define complexity.
Pairing two things in your analysis.
What are the passing essay scores for AP Lit essays?
Passing essay scores for AP Lit essays are 4, 5, and 6.
What is the figurative language or visual descriptions in a piece of writing?
Imagery.
Did Esperanza want to live in the city or the suburbs?
Suburbs
If you are talking about complexity what are some SDB verbs can you use ?
Compares and contrasts.
Define symbolism.
Something which exists literally within the world of the story.
What should your thesis do
Responds to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible interpretation of the selected work.
What is symbolism?
A thing that represents or stands for something else.
What was the name of the fairy who poisoned the lovers in a "Mid Summers Night's Dream"?
Puck
Provide a sentence using the word synthesizd:
Answers may vary.
Example; He synthesized old and new ideas to form his theory.
Define hyperbole.
Exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but creating a desired humorous effect.
Explain 1 way you can earn a point for Evidence and Commentary.
Answers may vary.
-Provide specific evidence to support all claims
-consistently explain how the evidence supports a line of reasoning
-explain how multiple literary elements or techniques in the poem contribute to its meaning
What is something that appears contradictory but contains a degree of truth or validity?
Paradox
Who wrote a "Mid Summers Night's Dream"?
William Shakesphere
“If sugar causes cavities, then people who eat a lot of candy may be more prone to cavities”.
What is this sentence offering?
Offers a hypothesis
Define Alliteration
the repetition of the same initial consonants of words or of stressed syllables in any sequence of neighboring words.
What are the 3 different essays you have to write for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam?
The three different essays you have to write for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam are poetry analysis, prose fiction arguments, and literary argument.
What is Irony?
The opposite of expected.