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Advanced Placement English Literature

Goal 6: The learner will demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English and stylistic maturity.

Objective 6.01

Demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of language by:

• employing appropriate grammar and mechanics.
• applying knowledge of diction.
• revising writing to enhance voice and style, sentence variety, subtlety of meaning, and tone in consideration of questions being addressed, purpose, audience, and genres.

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Objective 6.02

Exhibit stylistic maturity by:

• using an effective writing process.
• utilizing a variety of sentence structures.
• incorporating clear transitions.
• developing and appropriately using a wide-ranging vocabulary.
• controlling rhetorical devices effectively, including tone, voice, and diction.

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