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Prose Analysis: "It's Not What You Say"

๐Ÿ“šAP English Literature
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Prose Analysis: "It's Not What You Say"

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

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Using a prompt made for the Cram Sessions, we discussed the language used to characterize Clarisse from Fahrenheit 451, and how to translate findings into diction analysis. Some considerations for diction and syntax analysis were given, then applied to passages from previous streams. After discussing the role diction and syntax play in earning a sophistication point, we ended with a homework prompt with some specific challenges regarding writing style and variation.