AP Notes 1-4

Question 1

Anecdote

Answer 1

A short, simple narrative of an incident, often used for humorous effect or to make a point.

Question 2

Argument

Answer 2

Writing that attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or an idea by presenting “reasoned” arguments; persuasive writing is a form of argumentation and it is the focus of AP language and composition program.

Question 3

Allegory

Answer 3

An extended narrative of an incident in prose or verse in which characters, events and in which the writer intends a second meaning to be read beneath the surface of the story; The under lying meaning may be moral, religious, political, social, or satiric.

Question 4

Annotation

Answer 4

Explanatory notes added to a text to explain, cite the sources or give bibliographic data. In AP language you will need to demonstrate DETAILED annotation on most of your readings.