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Diction and Syntax

Syntax: the orderly arrangement of words into sentences to express ideas

Diction: choice of a particular word as opposed to others.

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AP English Exam: Essay Questions

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Must answer the how and the what!!!

Need to be fluent in literary terms and skills.

Read the prompt and the text along with it.

Answer the question as instructed.

Example

Choose a novel or play that depicts a conflict between a parent (or a parental figure) and a son or daughter. Write an essay in which you analyze the sources of the conflict and explain how the conflict contributes to the meaning of the work . Avoid plot summary. You may base your essay on one of the following works or choose another of comparable literary quality.

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