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What are the 3 essays on the AP Lit exam?

  • Open-ended prompt (correct)
  • Poem analysis (correct)
  • Prose analysis (correct)
  • None of the above

    • How many multiple choice questions are there?

    50-60

    What are MC questions on?

    Prose, poems, and novels

    Prose is ____ poetry

    <p>not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It can be either __ or ___ ___

    <p>fiction or non-fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are types of prose pieces?

    <p>Can be an excerpt, short story, or entire short story or essay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of essays?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How to analyze an essay?

    <p>Point of view, diction, sentence structure, thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of point of view?

    <p>Objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is diction?

    <p>Word choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of diction?

    <p>Formal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How to analyze a short story?

    <p>Who, What, When, Where, Why, How</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 W's and an H?

    <p>Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the main character?

    <p>Characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are types of characters?

    <p>Protagonist, antagonist, foil characters, round, flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of plot?

    <p>What</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a plot chart?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does denouement mean?

    <p>Mental awakening, not full plot resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When and Where?

    <p>Setting, contrasting places, historical background, social conventions and expectations, effect of setting on characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme?

    <p>Why</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are literary devices used?

    <p>How</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are types of multiple choice questions?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    AP Literature Exam Overview

    • Three essays include open-ended prompt, poem analysis, and prose analysis.
    • Multiple choice section contains approximately 50-60 questions.
    • Multiple choice questions focus on prose, poems, and novels.

    Understanding Prose

    • Prose is distinct from poetry.
    • Can be categorized as either fiction or non-fiction.
    • Types of prose pieces include excerpts, entire short stories, or essays.

    Essay Types in Literature

    • Types of essays: speculative (explores ideas), argumentative, narrative (tells a story), expository (explains), and satire (humorously critiques).
    • Important elements to analyze an essay: point of view, diction (word choice), sentence structure, and the speaker's thoughts.

    Point of View

    • Two main types: objective (narrative describes actions) and omniscient (narrative reveals characters' thoughts/feelings).

    Diction

    • Diction refers to word choice, which influences tone and meaning.
    • Diction can be categorized into formal and informal styles.

    Analyzing Short Stories

    • Key questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How help in analyzing a short story.
    • Characters include the protagonist, antagonist, foil characters (contradict protagonist), and categorize into round or flat types.

    Plot Structure

    • Essential plot components: exposition (background info), inciting force/rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement/resolution, which signifies a mental awakening without full resolution.

    Setting and Theme

    • Setting aspects to consider: location, historical context, social conventions, and its impact on characters.
    • Theme conveys the underlying statement or message of the literary work.

    Literary Analysis Strategies

    • Literary devices play a crucial role in analysis and understanding of texts.
    • Types of multiple-choice questions assess tone, passage comprehension, structure, literary analysis, and characterization.

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    Test your knowledge on prose analysis and the AP Literature exam with these flashcards. Each card provides specific prompts related to prose, poetry, and question formats, helping you prepare effectively. Ideal for students looking to deepen their understanding of literary structures and styles.

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