1. Poetry
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The prompt
The following poem is by the contemporary poet Li-Young Lee. Read the poem carefully. Then write a well-developed essay in which you analyze how the poet conveys the complex relationship of the father and the son through the use of literary devices such as point of view and structure.

3. Break Down What scores well? More sophisticated writing
Not connecting relationship with devices
A strong point to make about the relationship
Textual evidence
Short essays
Insight
Getting to those “big ideas” (but staying on topic)
Writing about how great (or not great) the poem (or diction or syntax) may be

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The Relationship

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The Samples

6. Break Down The Tips At least write something!
If you write about theme, do exclude the rest of the prompt
Structure is not summary
Complexity is the key word.
Take time to at least plan out your major point and to state it early in your essay.
Incorporate quotes into your sentences. Don’t toss out quotes and expect your reader to understand why you mentioned them.