ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION SECTION II Total time -1hr 15min Question 1 (Suggested time- 45 minutes. This question counts for one-third of the total essay section score.) Directions: The following prompt is based on the accompanying five sources. This question requires you to synthesize a variety of sources into a coherent‚ well-written essay. When you synthesize sources‚ you refer to them to develop your position and cite them accurately. Your argument should be central; the sources
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essay also has this structure. Briefly describe these three sections in Steinbeck’s essay. 2. What is Steinbeck’s attitude towards those who "had it made" at the beginning of the decade? Quote the words or phrases that lead you to this conclusion. 3. Steinbeck’s use of sensory details provides a vivid description of life during that period. Choose two phrases containing sensory details and discuss why these effectively convey the author’s image. 4. Within the essay are assertions that can relate
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AP® English Language and Composition 2011 Free-Response Questions About the College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900‚ the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today‚ the membership association is made up of more than 5‚900 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year‚ the College
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Craig Withers AP Language and Composition Mr. Tringali 13 November 2013 Legalizing Prostitution Among all the controversial topics‚ prostitution is one of the most scandalous. Being one of the world’s oldest professions; prostitution uses the sin of adultery to lure clients into spending money on sexual pleasure. Although many prostitutes are controlled by pimps and social pressures‚ the act of prostitution is a lucrative way to make quick and relatively easy money. If one were to take in
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AP English Language and Composition‚ 4 11 November‚ 2010 Effects of Modern Age Technology “I cannot imagine how I would live without it.” These are the words uttered by countless teenagers and adults about the technology they use to enhance their daily lives. It is hard to remember the days of lugging around CD’s and walk-mans. Bicycles as transportation seem like a thing of the past. Writing notes and remembering information for the next day is long forgotten. Reading encyclopedias and using
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Yahaira Sarabia Pacheco Mrs. Morconi AP Lang September 9‚ 2013 Synthesis Essay Both Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were visionaries for the Civil rights Movement. One cannot argue that they were both passionate about equality for colored people. However‚ they both had different means of fighting for those rights. While Malcolm X went with a more aggressive approach‚ MLK wanted peace while gaining their rights. While they both have compelling arguments‚ I agree more with Malcolm X and his
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Government Involvement Regarding “Green Policy” Energy‚ natural resources‚ conservation—these are all hot topics in Washington today. But‚ to what extent should the United States government be responsible? America is in desperate need of a “green revolution” (Friedman). However‚ the problem is not only America’s; the entire globe suffers from the effects of global warming (graph). While it is undeniable that the American government needs to develop initiatives regarding energy conservation and
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Personally‚ both of my AP courses‚ AP Biology and AP English Language‚ were the most challenging. Throughout the year my grades for these two classes fluctuated quite often. My peers and I were given more work and more was expected from us being AP students. From this year coming to an end I have discovered several of my strengths and weaknesses‚ I found that‚ like most students‚ I procrastinated and I had trouble managing my time however I was still able to maintain a positive attitude by being
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Coming into the course‚ I didn’t know what to expect. In my opinion the AP English Language I took Junior year was not up par with the actual AP standards and the teacher was extremely lenient. However‚ I had some difficulty adjusting but once I became use to the course and workload‚ my grades improved. I really enjoyed the class and when the AP exam came‚ I felt prepared and confident. This was a huge difference compared to junior year whereas I had to rely solely on self studying to score a 4.
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English Composition II There are mixed reviews on online studying. During my research for articles on this subject‚ I found that more people are choosing online education instead of being in the traditional classroom setting. This appears to be a trend that in the eyes of some people will gain ground on classroom learning. Earning a college degree online will benefit mainly people with full time jobs. As Jessica Groach-Santina views it‚ “This form of education‚ will allow
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