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AP English Literature

Full-length practice exam

Aligned to the 2027 AP Exam
SectionQuestionsTime
Section I – Multiple Choice5560 min
Section II – Free Response3120 min
1. Poetry Analysis
2. Prose Fiction Analysis
3. Literary Argument
Timing

Need extra time? Choose the timing option that matches your approved accommodation.

Break practice

Choose the break mode that matches how you plan to practice. This does not change scoring.

Before you begin:
  • Each section has its own timer that starts when you click “Begin Section.”
  • Once you finish a section and move on, you cannot return to it.
  • Within each section, you can move between questions freely.
  • A pause button is available next to the timer — use it only if absolutely necessary. You will not be able to pause on exam day.
Want to brush up first? Review the unit study guides:
  • Unit 1 – Intro to Short Fiction
  • Unit 2 – Intro to Poetry
  • Unit 3 – Intro to Longer Fiction & Drama
  • Unit 4 – Character, Conflict, & Storytelling in Short Fiction
  • Unit 5 – Structure & Figurative Language in Poetry
  • Unit 6 – Literary Techniques in Longer Works
  • Unit 7 – Societal & Historical Context in Short Fiction
  • Unit 8 – Advanced Techniques in Poetry
  • Unit 9 – Nuanced Analysis in Longer Works
  • AP English Literature Exam
  • Developing Course Skills
  • The Poetry Analysis Essay
  • The Prose Fiction Analysis Essay
  • The Literary Argument Essay