AP English Literature & Composition - Semesters 1 & 2

2 Semesters: Semester 1 is offered in the fall and semester 2 is offered in the spring.

Read and analyze imaginative literature from various periods and disciplines while sharpening your understanding of how a work's style, figurative language, theme, and other literary elements contribute to its meaning and cultural significance. You'll dive deep into works of literary merit, sharpening your active, close reading and critical analysis skills. As you explore the nuances of style, figurative language, theme, and other literary elements, you'll uncover how these components contribute to a work's meaning and cultural significance. You'll hone your ability to make keen observations, establish connections between texts, and articulate your insights through expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. By engaging with concepts like character, setting, structure, perspective, imagery, symbolism, and tone, you'll develop a sophisticated understanding of how writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure.

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Suggested Prerequisites: English 9, English 10, and English 11

Materials: This course requires materials. Students will need to obtain the texts from either a library or a bookseller.