English Composition

Someone last year just loved the way you wrote and argued and somehow convinced you that taking AP English Language and Composition was right up your alley. Now, as May gets closer, you're stressed, slammed with everything else high school throws at you on top of dealing with college admissions. Ok, deep breaths. You can do this. And we're here help to you knock it out of the park.

Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving listeners an instant play-by-play. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual—it is a spirited love letter to the written word, and a key to understanding how great writing works. It is a book that will stand the test of time.

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In How to Read Literature like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times best-selling author and Professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers. With funny insights and a conversational style, he explains the way writers use symbol, metaphor, characterization, setting, plot, and other key techniques to make a story come to life.

Are you struggling with an essay about a work of literature? This guide will get you started on the process of closely reading A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams by giving you strategies and ideas. Included is an act-by-act plot summary with analysis points as well an overview of several schools literary theory. You will discover different angles through which analyze the play and come up with a strong thesis. You will learn how to create substantial body paragraphs and to correctly integrate your quotations and avoid plagiarism by using MLA formatting. You will end up with a ...

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The Elements of English Grammar is a comprehensive handbook of the rules of English grammar and usage, with examples and exercises. It's a low-cost alternative to the textbooks produced by major publishers.This volume is meant to be a companion piece to The Elements of Writing the Essay by Dr. W.J. McIntyre and is produced with the purpose of providing the student (whether formal or informal) ready and inexpensive access to materials that will be of aid in learning or improving the writing of English. Included is instruction in the basic instrumentalities of English grammar, along with ...

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You have spent the past year doing nothing but writing essays, reading the greatest works of literature, and sitting through endless hours of lectures about metaphors, absurdist drama and Freytag's Pyramid. Now, May is approaching, bringing college applications, SATs, numerous final exams and your AP Lit exam. That rising panic you're feeling right now?

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Knowing the Language – Knowing how the English language works results in better writing. Sentences are best understood as composed of topic and action rather than the many parts of speech that are usually taught. Knowing the Writing Process – The second section presents a common-sense, proven method to write for college and professionally. Using a six step writing process creates a confident writer whose expression is concise and clear. Effective writing means better grades and successful communication.

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Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Advanced Placement English or AP English exam.

What makes a symphony a masterpiece? Why do certain symphonies continue to move audiences centuries after they were composed? The Anatomy of a Symphony takes you deep into the heart of the greatest orchestral works ever written, unlocking their structure, meaning, and emotional power. From Haydn’s groundbreaking classical forms to Beethoven’s revolutionary intensity, from the rich storytelling of Tchaikovsky to the daring innovations of modern symphonists, this book explores the evolution of the symphony and the genius behind its creation. With clear, engaging explanations, you’ll ...

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