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AP English Literature

Review the criteria for earning maximum evidence/commentary points and the one sophistication point from the rubric.  Next, read scored examples and see what they earned in those two categories.

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2020 AP English Lit Prep | Live Reviews + Free Practice | Fiveable

Get an overview of what the AP English Literature and Composition course covers and what the exam looks like. Learn about everything Fiveable has to offer for AP Lit! 

Introduction

AP Exam Format and Strategies

Intro to AP Lit for Teachers

What Lit Is: Exam and Course Overview - Slides

Intro to AP Lit for Teachers - Slides

What Lit Is: Exam and Course Overview

Exam Skills

 2021 AP English Literature Exam Guide

Literary Device Review - Slides

Defending a Claim

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and AP Lit - Slides

Feeling stuck with poetry and verse? Learn the ins-and-outs of poetry and how to effectively respond to the poetry FRQ section of the AP English Literature exam. Learn how to annotate, read a poem, and get the evasive complexity point. We'll also show you how to write a solid essay with thesis, intro, evidence, and commentary. 

Free Response #1: Poetry

AP English Literature Poetry Part 1 Trivia

AP English Literature Poetry Part 2 Trivia

Poetry Analysis (Q1) Evidence and Commentary - Slides

Complexity of Poetry

Poetry Analysis (Q1) Thesis and Introduction

AP Literature - Theme Statements and Thesis Statements

Tackle the fictional prose free-response of the AP English Literature and Composition exam. We explore the setting, character, and literary elements that are essential to prose analysis as well as the evidence and commentary pieces needed to be successful. You'll also be able to write a good thesis and introduction paragraph.

Free Response #2: Prose Fiction

AP Lit Short Fiction Part 1

AP Lit Longer Fiction and Drama Part 1 Trivia

AP Lit Prose Analysis: Practice Prompt Samples & Feedback

AP Lit Prose Analysis Practice Prompt Answers & Feedback: Fahrenheit 451 (Diction)

AP Lit Prose Analysis Practice Essays & Feedback 

FRQ 2: Prose Analysis

Worrying about the literary argument free-response question of the AP English Literature exam? With these resources, you'll be able to do just that. We cover how to write a thesis, setting, characterization, theme, figurative language, annotating, characters, and relationships. Be prepared for the exam with our signature guides and streams!

Free Response #3: Literary Argument

Figurative Language and Function

AP Lit: Writing a Thesis and FRQ 3 Practice

Literary Argument (Q3): Setting, Characterization and Theme - Slides

Annotating for Analysis, Part 2 - Slides

Annotating for Analysis, Part 2

Finding Theme Through Characterization

Ace the multiple-choice questions of the AP English Literature and Composition exam with these guides! We go over how the section is structured, how to approach each question, and some last minute tips. By knowing the questions types and skills accessed, you can ace the AP Lit MCQs in no time!

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

AP Lit Short Fiction Part 2 Trivia

Multiple Choice Intro - Slides

AP English Literature Multiple Choice Help (MCQ)

English Literature Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice Intro

Prose MC Strategies and Practice

Blogs

Perfect Memes for AP English Literature 

Best Quizlet Decks for AP English Literature 

AP English Literature Self-Study and Homeschool

Is AP English Literature Hard? Is AP English Literature Worth Taking?

Best AP English Literature Textbooks and Prep Books 

How to Get a 5 in AP English Literature

Exam Reviews 2020

🎉NMSI AP Reader Chat: English Literature

Final Review: Tips and Tricks

Final Review: Tips and Tricks - Slides

Past Events

Have all your questions answered in these AP English Literature and Composition question and answer sessions. You'll be able to get ease any uncertainties and calm your nerves before the exam, and maybe you can help out your peers, too!

Q and A Sessions

AP Lit Longer Fiction Trivia

AP Lit Game of 5s

Q&A Student Study Session

Game of 5s: AP Lit Device Review Trivia

AP English Literature Finale Review Trivia

AP Cram Sessions 2021

🌶️ AP English Literature Finale Watch Party Admin 3

🌶️ AP English Literature Finale Watch Party Admin 2

Download AP Literature Cheat Sheet PDF Cram Chart

🌶️ AP Lit Cram Review: Unit 5: Poetry II

🌶️ AP English Literature Finale May 4, 2021

🌶️ AP Lit Cram Review: Free Response Tips and Tricks

Live Cram Sessions 2020

Prose Analysis: Complexity and Conflict

Lit Cram 6: Complexity and Conflict - Slides

Prose Analysis: Setting & Symbols

Lit Cram 3 - Slides

Prose Practice - Slides

Prose Analysis: "It's Not What You Say"

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