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Unit 1 – Intro to Short Fiction

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Unit 1 Overview: Introduction to Short Fiction

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1.1

Interpreting the role of character in fiction

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1.2

Identifying and interpreting setting

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1.3

Understanding how a story’s structure affects interpretations

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1.4

Understanding and interpreting a narrator’s perspective

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1.5

Reading texts literally and figuratively

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Unit 2 – Intro to Poetry

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Unit 2 Overview: Introduction to Poetry

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2.1

Identifying characters in poetry

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2.2

Understanding & interpreting meaning in poetic structure

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2.3

Analyzing word choice to find meaning

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2.4

Identifying techniques in poetry to analyze literary works

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Unit 3 – Longer Fiction & Drama Introduction

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Unit 3 Overview: Introduction to Longer Fiction and Drama

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3.1

Interpreting character description and perspective

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3.2

Character evolution throughout a narrative

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3.3

Conflict and plot development

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3.4

Interpreting symbolism

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3.5

Identifying evidence and supporting literary arguments

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Unit 4 – Short Fiction: Characters & Conflict

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Unit 4 Overview: Character, Conflict, and Storytelling

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4.1

Protagonists, antagonists, character relationships, and conflict

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4.2

Character interactions with setting and its significance

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4.3

Archetypes in literature

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4.4

Types of narration like stream of consciousness

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4.5

Narrative distance, tone, and perspective

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Unit 5 – Poetry Structure & Figurative Language

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Unit 5 Overview: Structure and Figurative Language

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5.1

Traits of closed and open structures in poetry

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5.2

Use of techniques like imagery and hyperbole

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5.3

Types of comparisons in poetry including personification and allusion

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5.4

Identifying and interpreting extended metaphors

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Unit 6 – Literary Techniques in Extended Works

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Unit 6 Overview: Literary Techniques in Longer Works

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6.1

Interpreting foil characters

3 min read

6.2

Understanding and interpreting character complexity

5 min read

6.3

Understanding nonlinear narrative structures like flashbacks and foreshadowing

4 min read

6.4

The effect of narrative tone and bias on reading

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6.5

Characters as symbols, metaphors, and archetypes

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6.6

Developing literary arguments within a broader context of works

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Unit 7 – Short Fiction: Society & History Context

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Unit 7 Overview: Societal and Historical Context

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7.1

Sudden and more gradual change in characters

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7.2

Epiphany as a driver of plot

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7.3

Relationships between characters and groups

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7.4

Character interactions with changing and contrasting settings

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7.5

The significance of the pacing of a narrative

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7.6

Setting as a symbol

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7.7

Interpreting texts in their historical and societal contexts

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Unit 8 – Advanced Poetry Techniques

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Unit 8 Overview: Advanced Techniques in Poetry

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8.1

Looking at Punctuation and Structural Patterns

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8.2

Interpreting juxtaposition, paradox, and irony

7 min read

8.3

How ambiguity can allow for various interpretations

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8.4

Identifying symbols, conceits, and allusions

6 min read

8.5

Learning proper attribution and citation in literary analysis

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Unit 9 – Analyzing Depth in Extended Literature

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Unit 9 Overview: Nuanced Analysis

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9.1

Looking at a character’s response to the resolution of a narrative

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9.2

Suspense, resolution, and plot development

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9.3

Narrative inconsistencies and contrasting perspectives

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Study Tools

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2024 AP English Literature Exam Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Most Frequently Cited on the AP English Literature Exam

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AP Lit Reading List

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Best AP English Literature Quizlet Decks by Unit

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Exam Skills

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Score Higher on AP Literature 2024: MCQ Tips from Students

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Score Higher on AP Literature 2024: Tips for FRQ 1 (Poetry Analysis)

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Score Higher on AP Literature 2024: Tips for FRQ 2 (Prose Fiction Analysis)

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AP English Literature Multiple Choice Help (MCQ)

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FRQ 2: Prose Analysis

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Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and AP Lit

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AP Literature - Theme Statements and Thesis Statements

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AP Lit - Annotating for Understanding - Slides

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Finding Theme Through Characterization

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Prose MC Strategies and Practice

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🌶️ AP Lit Cram Review: Unit 7: Short Fiction III

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