beginning of words or in stressed syllables of an English language phrase Alice’s aunt ate apples and acorns around August. Allusion A figure of speech‚ in which one refers covertly or indirectly to an object or circumstance that has occurred or existed in an external context. “When she lost her job‚ she acted like a Scrooge‚ and refused to buy anything that wasn’t necessary.” Ambiguity uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language The lady hit the man with an umbrella. Anachronism A thing
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Melissa Mildenberger AP Lang 4A AP Essay The United Stated Postal Service‚ or USPS‚ was created 2 centuries ago. The postal service has had difficulty with the innovation of the email. The USPS was the main way of interaction and communication with loved ones far away. Although the internet is a cheaper‚ more effective and easy way to communicate‚ the postal service is more personal and it is a symbol for the United States Government and what we are given for living in this free country. I believe
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In Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream (1963)” speech‚ he addresses the idea that in order to fulfill the premise that “all men were created equal‚” the people of the nation must work together to move past the injustices inflicted on African Americans in order to ultimately grant them their civil rights. King’s claim is supported by first repeatedly alluding to historically renowned milestones in the fight against oppression and illustrating numerous metaphors to create an emotional connection
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Reading and Writing Strategies: In her portfolio‚ Diana did average on incorporating the reading and writing strategies. The conclusion wasn’t as strong as it should’ve been‚ but she had good body paragraph structure. The hook doesn’t really grab your attention as it should‚ and the thesis should be stronger and more brief. For example‚ the first sentence of the essay‚ which is commonly referred to as the hook‚ is too long and could potentially cause the readers to lose interest. Diana also did good
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College Board Standards: n STANDARD 1 Rhetorical Analysis and Planning Objective W1.1 Student analyzes components of purpose‚ goals‚ audience‚ and genre. STANDARD 2 Generating Content Objectives W2.1 Student takes inventory of what he or she knows and needs to know. W2.2 Student generates‚ selects‚ connects‚ and organizes information and ideas. STANDARD 3 Drafting Objectives W3.1 Student generates text to develop points within the preliminary organizational structure. W3.2 Student makes
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Grace Sa AP English Literature Jenny Joseph’s “Warning” conveys the thought that old age is something to be celebrated and hoped for‚ as one loses all expectations from society. Therefore‚ the individual can then do whatever they wish‚ within the confines of the law‚ and not be scolded or reprimanded socially for their actions. Joseph uses diction that conveys actions only old people would/can do‚ imagery that lets the reader imagine how society frowns upon those out of the status quo‚ unless they
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AP English Language and Composition Summer Reading Assignment Welcome to APE! You are about to begin a course unlike any other English class you have taken. Before beginning your summer reading assignment‚ you must revisit your ideas about critical reading. Follow the link below to the site “Critical Reading of an Essay’s Argument.” While this site focuses on finding the central argument of an essay‚ the strategies suggested will benefit your reading of any text. Please annotate the article
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How to Cheat on a Test There is always a time where any student in this world who was in a party or a date and completely forgot about the test that made to squeeze out the brain juice of whoever dared to take that test‚ or when studying is not enough and an alternate lifesaver is needed Cramming and parroting is not 100% guaranteed‚ but cheating is‚ if it is done correctly. Cheating is not all bad. According to the poll conducted by Fordham University noted a significant gap between the GPAs
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AP Language and Composition Literary and Rhetorical Terms List Look up the words and fill in the chart as best as you can. Some of the terms are review and some are new. We will use this list throughout the year so keep an updated copy with you in class. You may choose to make note cards for study but they are not required for a grade. Periodically‚ you will be quizzed on how well you know the terms by using in your writing and recognizing in text. Terms When do I use it? Define it Can I
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the players who give up their legs just to make their buddy feel included. The disabled man is filled with joy that he has a group of friends who are willing to do anything to make him feel a part of something. This is shown by his positive body language and reactions. The end of the commercial is
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