Previous editions had the title and subtitle as Literature for composition: essays, stories, poems, and plays Are there chapters in this book you do not assign?
The book opens with five chapters devoted to reading, writing, and argument. An entire chapter on critical thinking equips readers with a foundation upon which to study the chapters on the literary forms that follow.
The book is divided into two parts: the first part of the text teaches students the skills they need for success in an AP Literature course, and the second part is a collection of thematic chapters of literature with extensive apparatus and ...
This book is based on the assumption that students in composition or literature courses should encounter first-rate writing not simply competent prose, but the powerful reports of experience that have been recorded by highly skilled writers ...
There are no live persons facing the writer to clarify his thinking by their reactions. There is no feedback. There are no auditors to look pleased or puzzled. This is a desperate world, a terrifying world, a lonely, unpeopled world, ...
The text and its pairing of helpful visual aids throughout emphasizes the importance of critical reading and analysis in producing a successful composition.
This version of Literature for Composition has been updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016)* The definitive source for composition and introduction to literature courses With an emphasis on critical thinking and ...
It also provides two full-length practice exams, complete with detailed answer explanations and scoring guides. This powerful prep guide helps you practice and perfect all of the skills you need to get your best possible score.
By following the author’s expert advice, you can boost your score in every section of the AP* English Literature & Composition test.Keys for Success on the AP* English Literature & Composition Exam The author arms you with valuable tips ...
Literature for Composition, Compact Edition offers renowned coverage of writing, argument, and critical thinking in a brief and accessible format. While omitting the thematic anthology in the...