We began our review for the May 6 AP exam today. We first reviewed Joshua's essay on Hamlet and discussed the need to formulate a thesis i.e. a debatable interpretation that addresses the overall meaning of the play. I then on the board placed a review outlining the literary elements and techniques that are on the exam: first-character, narration, plot sequence and setting. Second, the techniques that implement these elements such as : figurative language, symbolism, imagery, juxtaposition , allusion, and symbols. I elaborated on the distinction between perspective and point of view and the AP exam's focus on complexity or tensions.
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