WORKS OF LIT
What was the name of the street Esperanza lived on?
House on Mango Street
What is synthesized ?
to make (something) by combining different things
What is 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?
The Old Man with Enormus Wings
definition of itemizes?
to set down in detail or by particulars
What is 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 SDB verbs can you use ?
Compares and Contrasts
What is Symbolism?
something which exists literally within the word 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 a metaphor?
a direct comparison between two unlike things
What was the name of the fairy in A Midsummer Nights Dream?
puck
Provide a sentence using the word synthesized
He synthesized old and new ideas to form his theory.
What is 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 Midsummers Nights 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
What is personification?
When the author gives non living things human characteristics
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.