AP Test Prep

2004 AP® English Literature and Composition Free-Response Questions

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Have you ever felt left in the dark? Scholars write essays after analyzing two poems pertaining to night and darkness. Pupils also read a passage and write an essay discussing the author's depiction of characters. A third essay allows writers to choose a piece of work to analyze its central question.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign writers to create their own poems about darkness
  • Allow the use of Internet or library resources for question three
Classroom Considerations
  • Does not provide the referenced poem "We Grow Accustomed to the Dark"
Pros
  • Offers rubrics for scoring or self-grading
  • Includes sample writing for students to reference
Cons
  • None
Common Core