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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

Exam Skills

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

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

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

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!

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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!

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Poetry Analysis

The Prompt

Reading the Poem

Thesis Point:

Evidence and Commentary Points:

Sophistication Point:

Poetry Overview

What is a Short Story?

Literary vs. Commercial Fiction

How are Short Stories Used on the AP Literature Exam?

How to Read a Short Story. Like, Really Read It.

The (Sometimes) Hidden Question: Overall Meaning

Short Stories and Complex Relationships (No, Not That Kind. Maybe.)

Literary Devices and Figurative Language in Short Stories

Characterization in Short Stories

All Roads Lead to Tone and Irony

Thematic Analysis of a Short Story

Some Good, Dense Literary Short Stories for Practice (and Enjoyment!)

Short Fiction Overview

Prompt Structure:

Example: Reading the Passage

The Rubric

Thesis (1 Point):

Evidence and Commentary (4 Points):

Sophistication (1 Point):

FRQ 2: Prose Analysis

The Basics of the AP Literature Multiple Choice

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The Skills You’ll Need

Example: The Function of the Narrator or Speaker 

Example: Explain the function of word choice, imagery, and symbols

Question Structure

English Literature Multiple Choice

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📚AP English Literature - Exam Reviews 2020

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may 5, 2021

, may 18, 2021

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