Class Novels
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.
Hamlet
William Shakespeare
This story is structured like a laundry list of do's and dont's
Girl
What are the two main sections of the the AP English Literature and Composition Exam?
Multiple Choice and Free Response
In this story, the main character searches for true, passionate love
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Something happening very differently to what was expected.
What is situational irony.
Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison
In this story, the main female protagonist has a psychotic break
The Yellow Wallpaper
How many points are you awarded for a defensible thesis statement?
One point
This read is a great example of Dystopian Fiction
Fahrenheit 451
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.
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Zora Neale Hurston
In this read, the main character's husband appears at the end.
The Story of an Hour
Up to how many points can you be awarded for evidence and commentary?
Up to four points
This read is an example of Satire
Animal Farm
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
What is an allegory.
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
This short story has a character who disguises himself to appear younger than he really is in order to lure the protagonist out of her house.
Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been
What is the percentage weight of the MCQ section of the AP Lit exam
45% of the overall score
This story is a great example of Gothic Literature
Frankenstein
A specific use of extended metaphor; often in the form of multiple metaphors, juxtapositions, or similes to create and enhance the comparison.
Conceit
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
This story uses first-person narrator who uses the plural voice
A Rose for Emily
What percentage of exam takers are likely to score a 5 on the AP Lit exam?
10 % of all exam takers will score a 5