AP Exam Preparation Flashcard

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What is the duration of the essay section in the AP exam?

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2 hours.

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What term describes the way a poem is built, including the number of stanzas and rhyme scheme?

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Structure.

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In a literary analysis essay, what must be avoided to earn points in the evidence and commentary section?

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Summarizing the plot or text without reference to a thesis, providing non-specific references to the text, and providing little or no commentary.

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How do you correctly write the possessive form of 'sister-in-law'?

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Sister-in-law's.

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What is the correct possessive form for multiple ladies?

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Ladies’.

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What is the purpose of the evidence and commentary section in a literary analysis essay?

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To provide specific references and commentary that support the thesis.

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What is enjambment in poetry?

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The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break.

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Define caesura in the context of poetry.

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A pause in a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation.

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What is free verse in poetry?

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A form of poetry that does not adhere to regular rhyme or meter.

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What is the significance of rhyme scheme in poetry?

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It contributes to the musical quality and structure of the poem.