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  1. AP Lit Literary Devices Flashcards

    hyperbole. a literary device wherein the author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic crux of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect. The purpose of this is to create a larger-than-life effect and overly stress a specific point.

  2. 15 Must Know Rhetorical Terms for AP® English Literature

    AP® English Literature Rhetorical Terms. 1. Alliteration. The repetition of the same initial consonants of words or of stressed syllables in any sequence of neighboring words. Purpose: Alliteration highlights a particular part of a piece through the repetition of initial consonants. The repetition of certain sounds creates emphasizes not only ...

  3. How to Write the AP Lit Prose Essay with Examples

    Fifth: Give each literary device its own body paragraph. In this essay, the writer examines the use of two literary devices that are supported by multiple pieces of evidence. The first is "romantic imagery" and the second is "hyperbolic imagery.". The writer dedicates one paragraph to each idea. You should do this, too.

  4. How to Write the AP Lit Prose Essay + Example

    Here are Nine Must-have Tips and Tricks to Get a Good Score on the Prose Essay: Carefully read, review, and underline key instructions in the prompt.; Briefly outline what you want to cover in your essay.; Be sure to have a clear thesis that includes the terms mentioned in the instructions, literary devices, tone, and meaning.; Include the author's name and title in your introduction.

  5. PDF AP English Literature and Composition

    saxophone player, which the essay describes as "the first instance in which the speakers point of view does not appear utterly uninterested, disdainful, or repelled by the description he gives." Literary devices such as diction (the speaker's description of the narrator who "'ambles' from window to window" is described as

  6. Expert's Guide to the AP Literature Exam · PrepScholar

    The AP Literature Exam is a three-hour exam that contains two sections in this order: An hour-long, 55-question multiple-choice section. A two-hour, three-question free-response section. The exam tests your ability to analyze works and excerpts of literature and cogently communicate that analysis in essay form.

  7. PDF AP Glossary of Lit and Rhetorical Terms / 1 AP Language and Composition

    AP Glossary of Lit and Rhetorical Terms / 2 Adage - A folk saying with a lesson."A rolling stone gathers no moss." Similar to aphorism and colloquialism. Allegory - A story, fictional or non fictional, in which characters, things, and events represent qualities or concepts. The interaction of these characters, things, and events is meant to reveal an

  8. The Best AP® English Literature Review Guide for 2024

    AP® English Literature and Composition multiple choice questions will address either fiction, poetry, or drama, and they will ask you to identify and analyze various literary devices, techniques, and motifs. So study these very devices. If you find yourself totally stuck, consult our guide on how to tackle the multiple choice section. 2.

  9. The Ultimate List of AP® English Literature Tips

    The AP® English Literature and Composition exam is designed to test your ability to think critically and analyze literary excerpts. The test is three hours long and consists of a multiple-choice portion (worth 45% of your grade) and a free response portion (worth 55% of your grade). The best way to score a 5 on the AP® English Literature exam ...

  10. PDF AP English Literature and Composition

    Then, in a well -written essay, analyze how Peynado uses literary elements and techniques to convey the narrator's complex experience of this return home. In your response you should do the following: • Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible interpretation . • Select and use evidence to support your line of reasoning.

  11. PDF AP English Literature and Composition

    AP® English Literature and Composition 2021 Scoring Guidelines ... Literary Argument 6 points . In many works of fiction, houses take on symbolic importance. Such houses may be literal houses or unconventional ones (e.g., h otels, hospitals, ... Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how this house contributes to an interpretation of the work ...

  12. The 55 AP Language and Composition Terms You Must Know

    The 55 AP Language and Composition Terms You Must Know. One of the competencies you need to develop for AP Language and Composition is a thorough understanding of rhetorical strategies and techniques. This is because you will both be expected to identify these strategies and techniques in the writing of others and to use them in your own writing.

  13. Expert's Guide to the AP Literature Exam

    3. Review literary terms and techniques commonly used in literature. 4. Develop strong essay writing skills by structuring your responses with clear introductions, well-supported arguments, and insightful analysis. 5. Manage your time effectively during the exam to allocate enough time for each question. 6.

  14. Writing an AP Lit literary argument essay: What are the ...

    1. Introduction: Start with a hook to engage the reader. Introduce the work you'll be discussing (including the title and author). Provide any necessary context or background info. 2. Thesis statement: In a clear, concise sentence, state your overall argument or claim. This should appear towards the end of your introduction.

  15. Discussing Complexity in AP Lit

    Prose Analysis Lessons & Resources. One of the most common words in AP* Lit essay prompts is "complex," usually paired with the word "relationship.". When we prepare for writing our first FRQs, I tell my students that the word "complex" is the most important word in the prompt. But when asked what complexity means, my students are ...

  16. 2021 AP English Exam

    Genre — a kind of type of literature (poetry, drama, fiction, etc.). Comedy — a story that ends happily.. Drama — a story that is written to be acted out in front of an audience.. Essay — a short piece of nonfiction prose that examines a single subject.. Epic — a long story told in poetry relating deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of his society.

  17. PDF A P LITERARY TERMS

    A P LITERARY TERMS. ALLEGORY story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities. EXAMPLE: Animal Farm; Dante's Inferno; Lord of the Flies. ALLITERATION repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.

  18. AP English Lit: Last Minute Tips : r/APStudents

    Essays that follow the organization of the passage often score higher than those that devote each paragraph to one literary device. Use shorter quotes and blend them into the same sentence with your commentary. This shows more sophistication. Literary Argument Essay: Before the exam, refresh your memory of 3 novels or dramas.

  19. PDF AP English Literature and Composition

    Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how the author uses literary elements and techniques to develop a complex characterization of the community. In your response you should do the following: • Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible interpretation. • Select and use evidence to support your line of reasoning.

  20. PDF AP English Literature and Composition

    Row A Thesis (0-1 points) 7.B. Decision Rules and Scoring Notes. Row A Thesis (0-1 points) 7.B. Responses that do not earn this point: Only restate the prompt. Make a generalized comment about the poem that doesn't respond to the prompt.

  21. drop literally any tips you have for AP lit here : r/APStudents

    Stick to your position and make it relevant. Analysis: They will give you some literary work to read, and ask you to write an essay on the author's rhetoric (usually rhetoric). MANY students think this is their chance to write their thesis statement like: "the author uses ethos, alliteration, and metaphors.".

  22. AP Lit: Literary Devices : r/APStudents

    AP Lit: Literary Devices. My teacher says that the highest scoring essays are the ones that include specific literary devices (e.g. instead of repetition, we should specify it with 'polyptoton', or use words like asyndeton, diacope, anadiplosis, epizeuxis) to push in the right direction toward the sophistication point.

  23. PDF AP English Literature and Composition

    essay, analyze how Blanco uses literary elements and techniques to develop the speaker's complex associations with the ritual of shaving. In your response you should do the following: • Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible interpretation. • Select and use evidence to support your line of reasoning.