AP Lit Rubric
For the thesis section, how many points will you receive if you simply restate the prompt and summarize the plot of the literary work?
You will receive 0 points.
Exaggerated statements to make humor.
What is Hyperbole?
This person said “The course of true love never did run smooth.”
Who is Lysander?
How old was Esperanza?
She was 12 years old.
We learnt three different types of essays this year...
What are Poetry analysis, Prose fiction analysis, and Literary argument?
What are the three components of the AP essay rubric?
1- Thesis
2- Evidence and commentary
3- Sophistication
A direct comparison between two unlike things.
Metaphor
This character declared ”Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
Who is Puck?
How does Esperanza feel about moving?
All she wanted was a true home and she was sick of moving.
We use an analysis method to break down our evidence.
What is the S/D/B analysis method?
How do you earn a point for the thesis part of the essay?
Respond to the prompt with a claim that presents a defensible interpretation of the poem.
Author’s purposeful use of words- denotative and connotative.
This speaker instructed the fairies to do the following: "Tie up my love's tongue, bring him silently."
Who is Titania?
how many siblings does esperanza have?
She has 3 siblings.
Every analytical essay must have this in it in order to persuade the reader.
What is a defensible claim/thesis?
How do you receive a score of 1 for the sophistication part of the essay?
Answers may be from the following:
1. By identifying and exploring complexities or tensions within the work.
2. Connecting your interpretation to a broader context.
3. Acknowledging opposing interpretations of the literature
4. Employing a style that is consistently vivid and persuasive.
literary element that shows double meaning by adding confusion in the work.
What is Ambiguity?
Explain the relationship between the four lovers.
Lysander and Hermia are in love, but Hermia's father, Egeus, prefers Demetrius as a second proposal for his daughter. Demetrius loves Hermia, but Helena loves Demetrius.
These objects symbolize Esperanza’s sexuality and her inner conflict with it.
What are shoes?
demonstrates, narrates, develops, claims, illustrates, indicates, etc...
What are examples of SDB verbs?
What is needed to be done to receive 4 points on “Evidence AND Commentary?
EVIDENCE- Provide specific evidence to support all claims in a line of reasoning.
COMMENTARY- must Consistently explain how the evidence supports a line of reasoning.
AND Explain how multiple literary elements or techniques in the poem contribute to its meaning (by using the S/D/B analysis method).
The purpose of this element is to highlight the importance of the object, idea or non-existent person in the story and to inject a dramatic effect.
What is the purpose of apostrophe?
What does Helena express here?
“For ere Demetrius looked on Hermia’s eyne, He hailed down oaths that he was only mine; And when this hail some heat from Hermia felt, So he dissolved, and showers of oaths did melt.”
she expresses her jealousy of the lover’s happiness and/or Hermia’s beauty.
In the short story, Four Skinny Trees, why does Esperanza identify herself with the trees?
Her affection stems from her identification with the trees’ appearance, resilience, and independence.
Answers could include the following:
- if you do not connect your interpretation to a larger theme.
- if you do not acknowledge opposing views.
- if you do not use clear language.
- if you do not analyze the author’s purpose.