AP English Literature and Composition by Sumer Regnier

Common Archetypes and Symbols in Literature Introduction

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Short Fiction Review Game & Test Prep

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Unit 2: Reading Across Genres

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In this unit, you will define the three genres of imaginative literature studied in this course: poetry, drama, and fiction.

Unit 3: Poetry: Language, Style, and Tone

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In this unit, you will explore the basic elements of poetry, including a poet’s use of diction, imagery, and figurative language. You will study various forms of poetry and evaluate an author’s language choices. You will also analyze the relationship between language and tone in a poem. Also, you will determine the historical and social context of a poem, analyzing how the context impacts the text. Your studies will culminate in the development of a critical analysis.

Unit 4: Novel Study

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In this unit, you will examine traditional characteristics and literary elements of novels, including plot, setting, character, point of view, dialogue, theme, symbolism, and literary devices. You will read excerpts from a variety of novels representing many different literary traditions and time periods. You will also choose a classic novel to read independently.

Unit 7: Drama: King Lear

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In this unit, you will read the classic Shakespearean tragedy King Lear. You will explore the major themes of the play, including power, justice, compassion, and truth. You will analyze the dramatic elements of the play, including characterization, imagery, symbolism, motif, diction, syntax, and structure. Finally, you will analyze how Shakespeare uses elements of drama and literature in King Lear to develop the theme of power and corruption.

Unit 6: Development of Western Drama

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In this unit, you will explore the features and characteristics of western drama during major periods of its development. You will differentiate between different types of plays, including comedy, farce, tragedy, and choreopoem. You will also explore the cultural, historical, literary, and social contexts of various plays written in different literary eras, and examine the unique relationship between a drama and its audience. The goal of this unit is to understand not only the characteristics and history of western drama, but also to see and discuss how drama is both a product of and an influencer of cultural and social values.