Poetry - Prompt Diagnosis

Question 1

important terms in poetry

Answer 1

• claim = identifies the literary devices the author uses to achieve his purpose
• data = the evidence from the text of the author using those devices
• warrant = an explanation of what was revealed because of the devices, drawing on the data and referring back to the claim

Question 2

introduction

Answer 2

introduces the piece you will analyze

Question 3

warning

Answer 3

often but not always present

Question 4

tasks (usually two)

Answer 4

• task one: select the literary devices the author uses

- task two: determine why the author uses those devices

Question 5

first part of typical free-response poetry prompt

Answer 5

intro

Question 6

second-part

Answer 6

warning

Question 7

first task

Answer 7

select the poetic devices for your claims

Question 8

second task

Answer 8

identify the effect…

Question 9

intro

Answer 9

• the following is the poem…

Question 10

warning

Answer 10

• read the poem carefully

Question 11

task 1

Answer 11

• analyze… consider such devices…

Question 12

task 2

Answer 12

• the complex attitude the…

Question 13

examine the ___ attitude of the speaker

Answer 13

complex

Question 14

expected to analyze ___, as well as ______ the larger picture of the poem

Answer 14

devices; identify

Question 15

questions in the AP exam will outline what

Answer 15

should be written in the essay