english 11 ap semester 1 final exam

Review

analyze a writer’s choicesWhy does Salinger present Holden as a

hypocrite? To reveal character traits that Holden hates in

others and to show he is an unreliable narrator.Why does Salinger say “my parents would

have about two hemorrhages a piece?” To reveal his relationship is somewhat strained

Why does O’Brien stress the literal and figurative things the soldiers carried? To show the burdens the soldiers experienced.

Establish tone Establish point of view Establish characterization Establish timelines Provide plot points – exposition, climax,

epiphany, etc. Establish context

Make sure you read the question closely. You don’t want to miss something. Example:All of the following items should be taken

literally EXCEPT

“Can’t repeat the past? Why of course

you can!”

Who said this? Howdo you know?

“New Money”

Fashionable, generational wealth

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Be able to identify the device that the author uses to create meaning in a text.

“Grim and greedy the gruesome monster, Fierce and furious, launched attack.”

Alliteration!

Be able to identify the device that the author uses to create meaning in a text.

“If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy,

tonight is your answer”

Periodic Sentence!

CAUSE/EFFECT NARRATION ARGUMENT DEFINITION DESCRIPTION PROCESS ANALYSIS CLASSIFICATION

Teachers have a tendency to belabor the importance of STUDYING FOR FINALS.

Which is correct?

Obviously they couldn’t directly identify the equivalent of Mavens, Connectors, and Salesmen, to spread the word about Airwalk.

Obviously, they couldn’t directly identify the equivalent of Mavens, Connectors, and Salesmen to spread the word about Airwalk.

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