Ap Lit Open Essay Prompts

In their textual references they are apt and specific.Although the writers may provide a range of interpretations, these papers will offer a convincing interpretation of the poem as well as consistent control over the elements of effective composition, including the language unique to the criticism of verse.The essays correctly identify two tones or sides of the author's attitude toward the subject in a well-written thesis and deal specifically with narrative techniques such as point of view, syntax, diction, detail, and organization.

In their textual references they are apt and specific.Although the writers may provide a range of interpretations, these papers will offer a convincing interpretation of the poem as well as consistent control over the elements of effective composition, including the language unique to the criticism of verse.The essays correctly identify two tones or sides of the author's attitude toward the subject in a well-written thesis and deal specifically with narrative techniques such as point of view, syntax, diction, detail, and organization.

The papers mistake examples of diction for detail or vice versa and may involve paraphrasing and/or omit analysis altogether.

Generally the prose reveals weak control over writer's elements as diction, organization, syntax or grammar.

These papers looks good on the surface but are simplistic.

Students respond correctly but do not devote enough space to arguments.

Although they may be flawed, the papers, nevertheless, display consistent control over the elements of effective writing and reveal the students' ability to read with perception and to express ideas with clarity and skill.

Papers with a score of 9 will sing while 8 papers are almost there with just a few flat notes.

The prose demonstrates an ability to express ideas clearly but with less maturity and control than the top-scoring papers.

Generally, essays earning a score of 6 present a more limited analysis and less consistent command of the elements of effective writing than essays scored 7.

These papers represent the smallest score for college credit and are often characterized by superficiality.

These essays respond to the question without important errors but miss the complexity of the passage.