∗this post isn’t exactly an AP rhetorical analysis essay, but it is structured similar to one As the age-old debate of nature vs nurture continuously resurfaces, it seems only appropriate[…]
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Transcendence, Mood, and Meaning: Kahlil Gibran’s “On Beauty”
And a poet said, ‘Speak to us of Beauty.’ Where shall you seek beauty, and how shall you find her unless she herself be your way and your guide? And how shall you[…]
Dan Almagor’s “We Shoot Children Too, Don’t We” AP Poetic Analysis
Prompt: Read the following poem carefully. Then write an essay in which you discuss how such elements as language, imagery, structure, and point of view convey meaning in the poem. (1993) In his poem “We[…]
tangles of time.
Prompt: Some works of literature use the element of time in a distinct way. The chronological sequence of events may be altered, or time may be suspended or accelerated. Choose a novel, an epic, or[…]
A Puppet of One’s Past
In many works of literature, past events can affect, positively or negatively, the present activities, attitudes, or values of a character. Choose a novel or play in which a character must contend with some aspect[…]
Cruelty, Kindness, and Heroism: Timothy Findley’s The Wars
Prompt: In literary works, cruelty often functions as a crucial motivation or a major social or political factor. Select a novel, play, or epic poem in which acts of cruelty are important to the theme.[…]
Lady Macbeth’s Descent into Paranoia
The response below is an AP analysis focusing on Lady Macbeth’s changing character/nature within Act 5 Scene 1, but specifically focuses on the lines 23-47 (within this website: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/macbeth/page_180.html). Please note that these lines represent a[…]
AP Analysis – On Reason and Passion by Khalil Gibran
On Reason and Passion And the priestess spoke again and said: Speak to us of Reason and Passion. And he answered, saying: Your soul is oftentimes a battlefield, upon which your reason and your judgment[…]
The First Kiss of Love Biographical Response
Biographical Analysis of Lord Byron’s The First Kiss of Love Prompt: Discuss the idea(s) developed by the text creator in your chosen text about the ways in which individuals pursue or compromise their happiness. […]