AP Lit: Comedy, Death of a Salesman, Multiple Choice

Excellent work today. If you were absent, you need four handouts on comedy. You need to make notes on a comedy of your choice. Find examples for each attribute such as satire, farce, non sequitors, etc as well as character names, settings, conflicts and the object of the satire. The question on the AP exam was Discuss a comedy's use of "thoughtful laughter". Know the themes. Know the techniques used to elucidate the themes and you'll be all set for a comedy question on section 3.

I returned the Death of a Salesman essays. Be sure to add two sentences for each quotation and refer to the theme directly. For example, if you say that the American dream is not attainable, explain, with examples from the text what you mean. The fact that Willy repeated "some people--some people accomplish things" in the passage suggests that he does not know anyone personally who has actually accomplished anything based on his salesmanship theories. The only example of so-called instant success Ben, a figment of Willy's deteriorating mind etc
Complete questions 1-8 for the multiple choice practice exam and use the answer key to assess your choices.

Mock Exam Prep:

Be specific is the best advice I can offer. Study your vocabulary words. Study the notes.  Study the feedback I offer on essays. Are you still making the same errors? If so, come to see me at lunch or after school well before next Thursday to ensure you can change these habits.

Style:

Speak in a natural, but elevated style as you might discuss the work with an English professor. Don't sound like you are writing an essay. Sound as if you are speaking but in formal language. No furthermore or moreover  . . . . Use additionally, in contrast to, similarly, without doubt, (see transitions list). Use accurate diction to be persuasive and declarative in each point.

Section 3 during period 2.

Sections 1 and 2 in room 320 (note room change)  from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Thursday and Friday: multiple choice review, poetry essay review (timed write)
Monday: poetry terms and reading poems (Study each era and literary terms) timed write (40 minutes)
Tues and Wed: prose section review and two timed writes.