Petersons AP English Literature - St. James-Assiniboia School

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Peterson’s
AP English Literature
& Composition
Margaret C. Moran
W. Frances Holder
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments............................................. ix
Introduction................................................... 1
10 Facts About the AP English Literature Test ............... 1
10 Strategies for Acing the Test ........................... 4
Practice Plan for Studying for the AP English Literature Test... 6
The Panic Plan.......................................... 10
Scoring High on the AP English Literature Test.............. 12
Suggested Reading ...................................... 16
Quick Reference Guide .................................. 21
Table of Literary Works.................................. 22
Why Take the Practice Test 1: Diagnostic?.................. 24
PART I: AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION BASICS
Chapter 1 About the AP English Literature and
Composition Test ..................................... 27
Practice Plan ........................................... 27
Basic Information About the Multiple-Choice Section......... 28
Creating a Plan of Attack................................. 29
PART II: DIAGNOSING STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
Practice Test 1: Diagnostic Test .................................... 37
Section I............................................... 39
Section II .............................................. 51
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 56
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays..... 69
PART III: AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION REVIEW
Chapter 2 About the Multiple-Choice Questions Related to Prose 72
Recommendations for Acing Prose Questions ............... 72
Practicing.............................................. 75
Sample Questions on Prose............................... 76
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 81
Practice Exercise 1...................................... 85
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 87
Practice Exercise 2...................................... 90
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 93
Practice Exercise 3...................................... 96
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 100
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Practice Exercise 4...................................... 103
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 106
Chapter 3 About the Multiple-Choice Questions Related to
Poetry................................................. 109
Recommendations for Acing Poetry Questions............... 109
Practicing.............................................. 113
Sample Questions on Poetry.............................. 114
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 117
Practice Exercise 1...................................... 120
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 123
Practice Exercise 2...................................... 125
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 128
Practice Exercise 3...................................... 130
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 132
Practice Exercise 4...................................... 134
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 138
Chapter 4 About the “9” Essay .................................. 140
Practice Plan ........................................... 140
Basic Information About the Essay Section.................. 141
Good Writing........................................... 142
Planning and Writing Each Essay: Practice Advice............ 144
Chapter 5 About the Free Response Essay on Prose ............. 145
What Will You Be Asked to Do?........................... 145
What Will You Need to Do? .............................. 145
Reading the Material..................................... 146
Writing the Essay About a Prose Selection .................. 147
Practicing.............................................. 147
Analyzing Prose......................................... 148
Sample Essay on Prose................................... 150
Suggestions for Sample Essay on Prose ..................... 152
Practice Essay 1......................................... 155
Suggestions for Practice Essay 1........................... 157
Practice Essay 2......................................... 158
Suggestions for Practice Essay 2........................... 160
Practice Essay 3......................................... 161
Suggestions for Practice Essay 3........................... 163
Practice Essay 4......................................... 165
Suggestions for Practice Essay 4........................... 166
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays..... 168
Chapter 6 About the Free Response Essay on Poetry ............ 171
Reading the Material..................................... 171
Writing the Essay About a Poetry Selection ................. 172
Practicing.............................................. 173
Analyzing Poetry........................................ 174
Sample Essay on Poetry .................................. 176
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Suggestions for Sample Essay on Poetry .................... 177
Practice Essay 1......................................... 180
Suggestions for Practice Essay 1........................... 181
Practice Essay 2......................................... 182
Suggestions for Practice Essay 2........................... 183
Practice Essay 3......................................... 184
Suggestions for Practice Essay 3........................... 185
Practice Essay 4......................................... 186
Suggestions for Practice Essay 4........................... 188
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays..... 191
Chapter 7 About the Open Essay ................................ 194
What Will You Be Asked to Do?........................... 194
Preparing for the Open Essay ............................. 195
Evaluating Literature..................................... 197
Practicing.............................................. 198
Sample Open Essay...................................... 199
Suggestions for Sample Open Essay ....................... 200
Practice Essay 1......................................... 201
Suggestions for Practice Essay 1........................... 202
Practice Essay 2......................................... 203
Suggestions for Practice Essay 2........................... 204
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays..... 205
Chapter 8 A Quick Review of Grammar et al.................... 207
Grammar for the Multiple-Choice Questions................. 207
Some Practical Advice on Writing Your Essays............... 209
Chapter 9 A Quick Review of Literary Terms..................... 217
PART IV: WORKSHEETS
Free Response Worksheets........................................ 228
Planning and Writing Your Free Response Essay:
10 Easy Steps........................................ 228
Practice Essay 1—Prose.................................. 229
Practice Essay 2—Prose.................................. 233
Practice Essay 3—Prose.................................. 237
Practice Essay 4—Prose.................................. 241
Practice Essay 1—Poetry ................................. 245
Practice Essay 2—Poetry ................................. 249
Practice Essay 3—Poetry ................................. 253
Practice Essay 4—Poetry ................................. 257
Open Response Worksheets ...................................... 261
Planning and Writing Your Open Essay: 10 Easy Steps........ 261
Practice Essay 1......................................... 262
Practice Essay 2......................................... 266
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PART V: PRACTICE TESTS
Practice Test 2..................................................... 272
Section I............................................... 274
Section II .............................................. 286
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 290
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays..... 302
Practice Test 3..................................................... 304
Section I............................................... 306
Section II .............................................. 317
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 322
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays..... 335
Practice Test 4..................................................... 337
Section I............................................... 339
Section II .............................................. 351
Answer Key and Explanations............................. 355
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays..... 368
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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