AP English Literature and Composition

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition studying literary analysis and interpretation.

Close Reading TechniquesUnderstanding Literary GenresThemes and Motifs
Literary Theory and Critical LensesAdvanced Poetry AnalysisComplex Characterization and Development
Writing Literary Analysis EssaysCollaborative Literary DiscussionsConnecting Literature to Current Events
Effective Annotation StrategiesTime Management on the AP ExamDecoding Multiple Choice QuestionsCrafting Strong Thesis Statements
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Practical Applications

Connecting Literature to Current Events

Literature and the Modern World

Literature often reflects or comments on the issues of its time, and these connections can be powerful today.

How to Make Connections

  • Identify themes or situations in literature that relate to current events.
  • Compare character struggles with contemporary social challenges.
  • Use literature to spark discussions on modern topics.

Why It’s Valuable

Making these links helps you see literature as alive and relevant, not just something from the past.

Everyday Examples

Using literature to inform your views on news, debates, and social issues.

Examples

  • Comparing the theme of social injustice in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to modern movements for equality.

  • Discussing dystopian elements in '1984' in relation to current debates about privacy.

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Effective Annotation Strategies