AP LIT

We discussed chapters 2 and 3. If you were absent today, ask me for a copy of the chapter 3 notes and I also handed out a poetry practice test and tips for writing the poetry composition. Ask me for the handouts.

Be sure to get the notes from a classmate as well. We worked in groups. Discussing the events is the ONLY way to make sense of it all.

WED: Poetry test: Part 1, read a poem and write a composition (40 minutes), Part 2, Read a poem, and answer 12 multiple choice.

I expect a TICK chart for both poems so that you feel really clear and confident of your understanding before you start to write or answer questions.
Multiple Choice TIPS: As you practice tonight

• Cover up the answers. Read the question and know what the answer is, then look at their responses. You will most likely find your answer there. This way you will not be tricked!! They cannot distract a resolute reader. At least two questions often require vocabulary. Reading is the best way to improve your vocabulary. If you are not reading regularly, then pick up a SAT vocab. list or something similar and study words and phrases systematically. You'll pick up at least two questions per section based on elevated vocabulary knowledge.

Here are some from the practice test
mater dolorosa (grieving mother)
parsimonious
metonymy
apostrophe
satire