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- Review: The College Board doesn't want formulaic essays, but sometimes a quick review of these AP Essay Notes and Tricks highlight reminders for you.
- 1. What is the deeper meaning that this passage implies, suggests, uncovers, illuminates, elucidates, reveals (as it applies to human beings...to society...to individuals)? Never say the author is "trying to" show.... The author does reveal because she is a good author and you are a good reader and received the message.
- 2. How do you know? You must analyze to prove it.
- Perhaps 80% of your essay's words are analysis or related to analysis, but they always tie into a larger meaning in every major paragraph and certainly in a developed fashion by the conclusion. Thus, you must ask that question before you begin to write: what deeper truth about life does this piece reveal?
- Remember that a prompt prompts you, guides you, directs you, and helps you begin. But it does not write an essay for you, dictate your every move, or confine your imagination or expression.
* Or review previous M.C. exams (1994 and 2006...here are the answers).
HW:
- Study for Your Exam; consider a practice multiple choice test from the AP Test Preparation Page. The answers are provided for you.
- Review your AP study cards and terms.
- Look over a few good student essay responses (also on the preparation page as SAMPLE STUDENT ESSAYS FOR ALL PROMPTS FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD)
- Don't go to sleep too late. Rest.
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