AP English Literature and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition focuses on the critical analysis of literary works from different time periods.
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Course Concept
AP English Literature and Composition is a college-level course that focuses on the critical analysis of literary works from different genres and time periods. The course aims to develop students' skills in close reading, literary analysis, and effective communication through writing.
In AP English Literature and Composition, students engage with a wide range of literary texts, including novels, plays, poems, and short stories. They explore various themes, literary techniques, and historical contexts to deepen their understanding and appreciation of literature.
- Literary Analysis: Students learn to analyze and interpret literary works by examining elements such as plot, characterization, setting, theme, symbolism, and figurative language. They develop skills in identifying literary devices and understanding their impact on the overall meaning of the text.
- Close Reading: The course emphasizes close reading techniques, which involve analyzing the details and nuances of the text to uncover deeper meanings. Students learn to identify patterns, make connections, and draw inferences from the text.
- Critical Thinking: AP English Literature and Composition fosters critical thinking skills by encouraging students to question, evaluate, and interpret the text from multiple perspectives. They learn to analyze the author's choices, consider the cultural and historical context, and explore different interpretations of the work.
- Writing Skills: The course focuses on developing students' writing skills in literary analysis and argumentative essays. Students learn to effectively communicate their ideas, support their claims with evidence from the text, and craft well-structured and coherent essays.
- Literary Terms and Techniques: Students become familiar with a variety of literary terms and techniques, including imagery, metaphor, irony, foreshadowing, and allusion. They learn to identify and analyze these devices in the texts they study, enhancing their ability to interpret and appreciate literature.
- Contextual Understanding: AP English Literature and Composition encourages students to consider the historical, cultural, and social contexts in which literary works were produced. Understanding these contexts helps students analyze the themes, characters, and messages conveyed by the authors.
- Exam Preparation: The course prepares students for the AP English Literature and Composition exam, which includes multiple-choice questions and essay prompts. Students practice close reading, timed writing, and develop strategies for analyzing and responding to the exam prompts effectively.
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- Overview
- Section I: Prose Passages and Poetry
- Section II: Essay Questions
- Practice, Practice, Practice: Online Resources
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- Multiple-Choice Questions
- Tactics for Answering Questions
- Increasing Your Reading Power
- Sample Poetry Questions
- Practice with Poetry
- Sample Prose Fiction Questions
- Practice with Prose
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- Writing the Essays
- Questions from Previous Exams
- Guidelines for Writing Essays
- How Essays Are Read and Evaluated
- Scoring Your Own Essays
- Essay Scoring Worksheet
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- Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions
- Section II: Essay Questions
- Answer Key
- Answer Explanations
- AP Exam Scoring Guide
- Test Score Worksheet
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- Poetry Overview
- Reading Poems
- Practice in Reading and Analyzing Poems
- Analyzing Poems
- The Use of Repetition
- The Language of Poetry
- Poetic Styles and Forms
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- Sample Poetry Analysis
- Essay Question 1
- Student Essays
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- Essay Question 2: On a Passage of Prose Fiction
- Annotation: What It Can Do for You
- D.I.Y. Passage for Annotation #1
- D.I.Y. Passage for Annotation #2
- Prose Fiction Argument with Student Essays
- Prose Fiction Argument
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- Meaning of Literary Argument
- Literary Elements
- Mini-Workout on Plot
- Mini-Workout on Setting
- Mini-Workout on Character
- Mini-Workout on Point of View
- Mini-Workout on Structure
- Mini-Workout on Figurative Language
- Mini-Workout on Theme
- Analyses of Selected Novels
- Drama on the Exam
- Writing About Selected Plays
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- Practice Test 1
- Answer Key
- Answer Explanations
- Practice Test 2
- Answer Key
- Answer Explanations
- Practice Test 3
- Answer Key
- Answer Explanations
- Practice Test 4
- Answer Key
- Answer Explanations
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