AP FINAL EXAM
Born a bibliophile
I read before AP Lit, but my reading tastes have expanded EXPONENTIALLY after taking this class.
THREE THINGS I'VE LEARNED FROM AP Lit:
1. Shakespeare doesn't suck (Completely)
During this semester, I have learned several tips on how to read Shakespeare:
- Read slowly--it helps with comprehension.
- Don't be afraid to look up words!
- Get your mind IN the gutter!
- Become a voice actor!
- Watch the great Shakespearean works!
If AP Lit has taught me anything, it's how to apply Foster. After reading the infamously *hated* book, I have been able to apply so many theories to my essays, thus making them stronger. Here are a few of my most commonly used theories:
1. Communion signifies coming together.
2. Weather plays a huge role--rain is often a symbol for "renewing" or "baptism."
3. Vampire characters/attributes suck the life out of other characters.
4. JESUS FIGURES ARE EVERYWHERE.
ESsay example
Here is an example of me using the "Jesus figure" theory in my AP Practice Exam Essay:
3. Like VS. Appreciate
What do you think of this painting?
Do you know who painted it?
I CAN appreciate something, even if i don't like the work or the creator behind it.
disliking dante
Though I dislike Dante's Inferno, I was still able to appreciate the work and gather something valuable from reading it. My baseball card reflection shows this:
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The future?
As this class draws to a close, I will start to enter the world of college. For the next two years, I will be attending KCC and majoring in English. I have taken away many things from this class, but I will make sure to continue:
1. Writing creatively and effectively (I'm looking at you, Foster).
2. Reading literature outside my comfort zone (Shakespeare).
3. Continuing to appreciate work, even if I don't necessarily like it.
1. Writing creatively and effectively (I'm looking at you, Foster).
2. Reading literature outside my comfort zone (Shakespeare).
3. Continuing to appreciate work, even if I don't necessarily like it.
And of course . . . I will continue to love words.
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