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Who writes the poem?
How long is the Multiple Choice section?
Overview of AP English Literature Exam
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How long is the Multiple Choice section?
3 hours
1 hour and 15 min
1 hour
2 hours
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Who writes the poem?
the poet
the character
the speaker
the author
3
True or False: There may be grammar questions on the exam.
False
True
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It's possible to get a high score on an essay if you do not fully answer the prompt.
True
False
5
True or False: Organization is not that critical; just get your good thoughts down.
True
False
6
Who is your favorite Lit teacher?
Not D. Trach
D. Trach
7
What must your introduction include?
Genral Statement/Hook
All the above
Thesis Statement
Thematic Statement
8
What is commentary in a body paragraph?
A summary of what you read
Text evidence from the passage
None of the above
An explanation of your thinking and the evidence you chose
9
True or False: Your thesis statement must specifically answer ALL PARTS OF the prompt.
True
False
10
What types of essays will you have to write?
2 Poetry Analysis, 1 Literary Argument
1 Poetry Analysis, 2 Prose Analysis
1 Poetry Analysis, 1 Prose Analysis, 1 Literary Argument
1 Prose Analysis, 2 Literary Argument
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Starting a sentence of analysis with "This" is acceptable.
True
False
12
How long will the Essay section be on the exam?
2 hours
3 hours
1 hour
1 hour and 15 min
13
You must use a piece of literature from the suggested list in Q3.
True
False
14
All essays are a variation of this questions: How do writers use literary devices to convey meaning?
True
False
15
True or False: When writing your essays, you should avoid plot summary.
False
True
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What should you do first before you start answering questions in the Multiple Choice section?
Count the number of passages
Read through the questions
Just start reading the passages
Nothing
17
What is the highest score you can receive on an essay?
7
9
8
6
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Definition: the sentence structure and word order of a poem or prose
punctuation
hyperbole
metaphor
syntax
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How long is the AP English Literature Exam?
2 hours
3 hours
All day
4 hours
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What does it mean to "connect to the overall meaning of the work as a whole"?
You need to connect more than one book to the theme
The first part of the prompt must explain how it helps illuminate the theme
You must summarize all parts of the book
21
In analysis, for poetry and prose, you need to explain how the writer uses specific literary devices.
False
True
22
You have to use a crusty old book for the Q3.
True
False
23
When writing about what's occurring in the poem, who do you refer to?
the poet
the character
the narrator
the speaker
24
Which one is NOT an essay on the exam?
prose analysis
compare and contrast poems
literary argument
poem analysis
25
When writing about characterization, what should be your focus?
Interaction with other characters
The complexity of the character
Physical and emotional traits
26
True or False: Each of your essays must have 5 paragraphs?
True
False
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What things must your body paragraphs include?
Evidence and Commentary
Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence: Subtopic
All the above
28
How do you achieve the sophistication point?
Create a thesis that also includes reasons (subtopics)
Write a great thesis statement
Rewrite your intro as your conclusion
29
What percentage of your grade comes from the essays?
65
45
35
55
30
What is unique about the literary analysis essay?
You need to be confident about a few pieces of literature
All of the above
There are two parts to the prompt
There is no text to refer to
31
How many different pieces of literature will you read in the multiple choice section?
6
4
5
3
32
Which one is not a multiple choice strategy?
leave it blank if you aren't sure
process of elimination
half-wrong equals all wrong
identifying contradicting answers
33
How many essays will you have to write?
1
4
3
2
34
The multiple choice section is worth what percentage of your overall grade?
45%
55%
35 %
25%
35
Which one does NOT describe a writer's diction?
colloquial
sarcastic
sloppy
light-hearted
36
What important question must be answered when writing analysis?
Why
When
Who
What
37
How many Multiple Choice questions will be on the exam?
45
55
50
35
38
When writing about poetry, who do you refer to when you are writing about craft?
the speaker
the poet
the character
39
Before you start writing your poetry and prose essays, what should you do?
Annotate
Write a detailed outline
Just start writing the essay and hope for the best
Nothing
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After reading a poem or passage, what should you do?
Look for the main idea or short summary of the passage
Just move straight to the questions or essay
Just give up because you don't understand the passage
