Monday, 5/4/15: AP Test Preparation


* Open
* Essay Reminders
  • 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.
* Essay

* Or review previous M.C. exams (1994 and 2006...here are the answers)

HW:
  • Don't go to sleep too late.  Rest. 


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