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AP English Literature CRAM – Literary Analysis & FRQs

ap english literature cram – literary analysis & frqs

originally streamed on April 14, 2021 with Michael O'BrienTeacher

Learn key strategies for AP English Literature with this focused cram session covering literary analysis, exam techniques, and FRQ approaches. Perfect for exam prep or reviewing essential concepts throughout the year. This session walks you through ...more

covered in this stream

units

Unit 9 – Nuanced Analysis in Longer Works Unit 7 – Societal & Historical Context in Short Fiction Unit 4 – Character, Conflict, & Storytelling in Short Fiction Unit 6 – Literary Techniques in Longer Works Exam Skills

topics

9.1 Looking at a character’s response to the resolution of a narrative 9.2 Suspense, resolution, and plot development 9.3 Narrative inconsistencies and contrasting perspectives 7.1 Sudden and more gradual change in characters 7.2 Epiphany as a driver of plot 7.7 Interpreting texts in their historical and societal contexts 6.2 Understanding and interpreting character complexity 6.4 The effect of narrative tone and bias on reading 4.5 Narrative distance, tone, and perspective Finding Theme Through Characterization Literary Device Review Figurative Language and Function

timestamps

0:00
Icebreaker Poll
0:33
Welcome and Tech Check
1:36
Chat Instructions
2:37
Poll Results Discussion
3:09
Social Media Promotion
3:42
Upcoming Sessions Overview
5:15
Tonight's Topics Introduction
6:17
Character Changes Explained
7:21
Plot and Structure
8:24
Narrator Function
8:54
Theme Funnel Chart
9:25
Plot and Character Focus
11:01
TAILS Language Reminder
12:35
Physical vs Psychological Changes
14:10
Shooting an Elephant Intro
16:47
Excerpt Analysis Begin
17:53
Narrator Description
24:43
Poll on Narrator Change
29:23
Poll Results
32:00
Function of No Change
33:32
Freytag's Pyramid
38:13
No Name Woman Intro
40:20
Poll on Speaking Function
43:00
Excerpt Patterns
45:07
Conflict and Motivation
48:44
Poll Results
49:14
Take the Cannoli Intro
50:50
Syntax and Narrator
54:58
Poll on Godfather View
59:39
Poll Results
1:01:15
Skills Summary
1:02:49
Closing Remarks

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