test

1. Read the Writing Guidelines on the next page of this booklet.

2. Consider all three readings in this booklet. Select one to analyze.

3. Use Booklet 1 for any outlining and draft work.

4. In Booklet 2, write a 800 -word essay about the reading you have selected.

READING 1: A personal essay

“For the Bird” by Brian Brett

Write an essay that develops a thesis statement about a main idea in Brett’s personal essay. In your

analysis of his text, be sure to explain how Brett uses literary techniques and devices to construct.

that idea. * Make specific references to the reading to support your interpretation.