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?

    <p>If they will appreciate <em>Flight and Its Allegories</em> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character does Kenneth compare the wall to?

    <p>Humpty-Dumpty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The shell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might the mural represent for Kenneth?

    <p>A reflection of personal and cultural narratives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeling does Kenneth have as he finished the mural?

    <p>Satisfaction from the process of creation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique does Kenneth use to complete his mural?

    <p>Egg tempera (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It demonstrates the concept of manipulation and control. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What thought influences Kenneth as he works on the mural?

    <p>A critic's advice to maintain a flat perspective. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The realization of the apple's weight in his hand. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>His excitement about the completion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It evokes feelings of nostalgia and confidence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The interplay between childhood wonder and adult responsibilities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A limitation he ultimately disregards. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Egg Tempera Technique

    A process of creating visual art by mixing pigments with egg yolk, water, and sometimes other binding agents, like gum arabic.

    Mural

    A large-scale painting created on a wall or other permanent surface, often with multiple panels joined together.

    Imagery

    A literary device that uses imagery, details, and language to create a vivid and sensory experience for the reader. It allows the reader to experience the story through their senses.

    Perspective

    The perspective and viewpoint of the author or a character in a story. It encompasses their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and biases.

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    Picture Plane

    A technique used in visual art where objects are portrayed in a flat, two-dimensional manner, lacking realistic depth and perspective.

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    Sphericity

    An artistic technique that gives a sense of weight or solidity to an object, making it seem three-dimensional and tangible.

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    Criticism

    The act of criticizing or evaluating an artwork, often in a professional or academic context.

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    Reception

    The emotional and intellectual impact of a literary or art piece on the audience. It encompasses the meaning, themes, and messages that are conveyed.

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    Egg Tempera

    A style of painting using egg yolk mixed with pigments.

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    Egg Tempera

    A style of painting using egg yolk mixed with pigments.

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    Separating the White from the Yolk

    The act of separating the yolk and white of an egg, typically for use in painting.

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    Cultural Fashion

    The artist's belief that cultural trends are transient and will eventually fade.

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    Free from Fashion

    The artist's feeling of liberation from the pressure to conform to trends.

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    Independent Life

    The artist's reflection on the lifespan of his mural, anticipating its future existence.

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    Shooting the Mural

    The act of capturing a visual record of something, often of the work of an artist.

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    Public Art and its Potential

    The artist's contemplation of the public's reception of art and its potential for being overlooked.

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    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.

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