AP Success - AP English Literature: There Was Once...





Question 1

Multiple choice



  • underscore the modern setting of the narrative.

  • highlight the timeless nature of the story's theme.

  • introduce a satirical tone to the passage.

  • emphasize the universality of the girl's experience.

  • criticize the conventional settings in fairy tales.

Question 2

Multiple choice



  • challenge societal perceptions of poverty.

  • illustrate the stepmother's control over the girl.

  • provide background information on the girl's family.

  • establish the girl's resilience in facing hardships.

  • debate the relevance of economic status in the narrative.

Question 3

Multiple choice



  • illustrate a shift in the narrative's focus.

  • demonstrate the characters' social mobility.

  • question the original portrayal of the girl's status.

  • emphasize the relatability of the girl's situation.

  • contrast with the girl's previous described poverty.

Question 4

Multiple choice



  • challenge traditional beauty standards.

  • create a more relatable protagonist.

  • address societal pressures on women.

  • focus on the girl's character rather than appearance.

  • critique the superficiality of physical descriptions.

Question 5

Multiple choice



  • introduce humor into the narrative.

  • critique the societal emphasis on appearance.

  • highlight the subjectivity of beauty standards.

  • undermine the girl's confidence and self-worth.

  • emphasize the narrative's shift towards realism.

Question 6

Multiple choice



  • a deepening understanding of her character.

  • a critique of traditional fairy tale elements.

  • a shift towards a more modern and realistic setting.

  • the narrator's uncertainty about the story's direction.

  • a debate over the relevance of socioeconomic status.

Question 7

Multiple choice



  • introduce a technical analysis of the girl's situation.

  • contrast with the more emotional description that follows.

  • provide a logical justification for reclassifying the girl's status.

  • challenge the initial portrayal of the girl as poor.

  • highlight the narrator's detached perspective.

Question 8

Multiple choice



  • explore different perspectives on poverty.

  • highlight the subjective nature of storytelling.

  • debate the relevance of economic status in character development.

  • illustrate a conflict between traditional and modern values.

  • introduce a comedic element through their disagreement.

Question 9

Multiple choice



  • the narrator's indecision.

  • a critique of storytelling clichés.

  • the fluidity of identity and classification.

  • a shift in narrative focus from external to internal qualities.

  • the impact of societal norms on character portrayal.

Question 10

Multiple choice



  • didactic, aiming to instruct the reader on societal issues.

  • satirical, critiquing conventional storytelling and societal norms.

  • nostalgic, longing for traditional fairy tale elements.

  • earnest, sincerely exploring the girl's character and circumstances.

  • indifferent, showing a lack of concern for the story's coherence.

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