AP Lang Methods of Development Practice

Which of the following best describes the method of development featured in paragraphs 1-2?

• A comparison of the author's reactions to two different rivers.

• A definition of what the author considers a true river to be.

• A narrative of the author's journey down the Mississippi River.

• A contrast of the author's experiences with one river under two different circumstances.

• A description of the author's adventures on a single day.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How does the author's use of description in paragraph 1 function in the context of the passage as a whole?

• It defines an idea to be challenged in later paragraphs.

• It provides examples of a perspective held by the author that would later change.

• It asks a question that the remainder of the passage attempts to answer.

• It introduces a controversial idea that will be analyzed in later paragraphs.

• It reveals the commonalities among all experiences described in the text.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the method of development for the paragraph as a whole?

• A definition of "writers of genuis"

• A cause-effect relationship of learning from past mistakes.

• A contrast between "writers of genius" and "minor authors."

• A description of the artistry of literature.

• A narrative of the creation of the universe.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author's descriptions of a "real writer" creating the universe are intended to...

• Provide a literal definition of the work that a "real writer" is expected to do.

• Belittle and mock those who aspire to literary greatness.

• Narrate an engaging adventure story for the audience.

• Illustrate the challenges of writing effectively.

• Elevate "real writers" to a status and power normally reserved for deities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3