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ap english literature - prose analysis terms & techniques

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Review session covering prose analysis terms and techniques for AP English Literature. Learn how to analyze prose passages, identify literary devices, and write strong thesis statements for the AP Lit exam. This session walks through a prose prompt ...more

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units
The Prose Fiction Analysis EssayExam Skills
topics
Understanding the Prose Fiction Analysis EssayCrafting an Effective Thesis for the Prose Fiction Analysis EssayBuilding Strong Evidence and Commentary for the Prose Fiction Analysis EssayWriting the Complete Prose Fiction Analysis EssayProse Analysis Prompt Deconstruction and Strategies Prose Analysis Prompt Deconstruction and Strategies - SlidesProse Analysis (Q2) Evidence and CommentaryProse Analysis (Q2) Thesis and IntroductionProse Analysis: Setting and CharacterizationLiterary Device Review

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Welcome and Break Chat

  • 0:34

    Snow Days Discussion

  • 1:04

    Student Updates

  • 1:35

    Current Readings

  • 2:06

    Tragedy Theories

  • 2:38

    Upcoming Plans

  • 3:10

    Prose Prompt Introduction

  • 3:40

    Anti-War Novel Background

  • 4:12

    Need-to-Know Terms

  • 4:43

    AP Exam Structure

  • 5:14

    Poetry vs Prose Prompts

  • 6:18

    Author Background

  • 7:22

    Johnny Got His Gun

  • 7:53

    Reading the Prompt

  • 8:55

    Reading the Passage

  • 9:58

    Passage Analysis Start

  • 11:01

    Father's Rod Significance

  • 12:04

    Relationship Characterization

  • 13:10

    Adjectives for Relationship

  • 14:12

    Pivotal Moment Discussion

  • 15:15

    How to Analyze Prose

  • 16:17

    Objective Analysis Tips

  • 17:21

    Prompt Overlaps

  • 17:52

    Quizlet Terms Review

  • 18:24

    Point of View Types

  • 19:27

    Narrative Voice

  • 19:59

    Characterization Methods

  • 21:00

    Selection of Detail

  • 22:03

    Annotations Overview

  • 23:04

    Prompt Underlining

  • 23:35

    Imagery Enjoyment

  • 24:05

    Visual and Auditory Imagery

  • 25:10

    Delicate Details

  • 26:11

    Characterization Examples

  • 27:14

    Indirect Characterization

  • 27:44

    Syntax Analysis

  • 28:48

    Polysyndeton Effect

  • 29:50

    Third Person Limited

  • 30:55

    Thesis Statement

  • 31:28

    Imagery Body Paragraph

  • 32:29

    Syntax Body Paragraph

  • 34:05

    Student Questions

  • 35:08

    Repetition Analysis

  • 36:14

    Song Recommendation

  • 37:15

    Closing Remarks

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