AP English Literature Free-Response 2024

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What does Kenneth associate with each broken egg shell?

The taste of egg tempera

The critic's head (correct)

The process of painting

The mural's colors

How does Kenneth feel about fashion's influence on art?

He is indifferent to it

He embraces it wholeheartedly

He feels restricted by it

He is happy to be free of it (correct)

What was Kenneth's plan regarding the mural after he completed it?

To hide it from the public

To take professional pictures later (correct)

To paint another mural

To dismantle it immediately

What does Kenneth wonder about the passengers at the terminal?

If they will appreciate Flight and Its Allegories Signup and view all the answers

Which character does Kenneth compare the wall to?

Humpty-Dumpty Signup and view all the answers

What does Kenneth use to separate the egg yolk from the white?

The shell Signup and view all the answers

What might the mural represent for Kenneth?

A reflection of personal and cultural narratives Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does Kenneth have as he finished the mural?

Satisfaction from the process of creation Signup and view all the answers

What technique does Kenneth use to complete his mural?

Egg tempera Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the significance of the third apple Kenneth paints?

It demonstrates the concept of manipulation and control. Signup and view all the answers

What thought influences Kenneth as he works on the mural?

A critic's advice to maintain a flat perspective. Signup and view all the answers

What action signifies to Kenneth that he has finished his mural?

The realization of the apple's weight in his hand. Signup and view all the answers

What does the act of tossing brushes and palettes signify for Kenneth?

His excitement about the completion. Signup and view all the answers

How does Kenneth's childhood memory influence his artistic process?

It evokes feelings of nostalgia and confidence. Signup and view all the answers

What overall theme can be inferred from Kenneth's experience while painting the mural?

The interplay between childhood wonder and adult responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the critic's feedback about keeping things flat represent in Kenneth's artistic journey?

A limitation he ultimately disregards. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

AP® English Literature and Composition 2024 Free-Response Questions

Question Two: Analyze how Jane Urquhart uses literary elements and techniques to convey Kenneth's perspective in The Night Stages.
- The excerpt describes Kenneth, an artist, finishing a mural for an airline terminal.
- The mural uses the egg tempera painting technique.
- Kenneth reflects on influences and potential audience reception of his work.
- The thesis should offer a defensible interpretation of how Urquhart conveys Kenneth's complex perspective.
- The response should use evidence to support the argument.
- Evidence should be explained and demonstrate use of appropriate grammar and punctuation.
Question One: Explain the poem.
- The poem is "In Flanders Fields".
- The prompt asks for an explanation of the poem focusing on:
  - Theme.
  - Genre.
  - Location.
  - Nuances.

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Dive into the AP English Literature and Composition 2024 free-response questions. Analyze Jane Urquhart's use of literary elements in 'The Night Stages' and explore the themes of the poem 'In Flanders Fields'. This quiz challenges you to develop a defensible interpretation using evidence and to articulate your thoughts with clarity.