English Literature

Barbara Bloy's English Literature: Close Reading and Analytic Writing helps students strengthen their analytical reading and writing skills, which are demanded by the AP English Literature Exam. The author, a former Reader for the AP English Literature Exam and current AP workshop leader, has 30 total years of college and AP English teaching experience.

Dr. Bloy's English Literature: Close Reading and Analytic Writing includes:

• 53 challenging passages from fiction, drama, and poetry similiar to those on the AP English Literature Exam
• Critical thinking questions supported by in-depth analysis
• Techniques of rigorous close reading and organization of student essays
• Independent Analysis for planning and writing student essays

Contents:

Preface
Literary Terms Arranged by Category
Literary Terms for Study and Review
Fiction
Drama
Poetry
Norton Editions
Further Readings
Glossary