AP Literature Exam (Format) Review

Question 1

How long do you have to take the Multiple Choice section of the exam?

Accepted Answer

1 hr

Question 2

How much time are you given to write the 3 essays?

Accepted Answer

2 hrs

Question 3

What type of writing utensil to you need for the multiple choice portion of the exam?

Accepted Answer

pencil

Question 4

What type of writing utensil are you required to use on the essay section of the exam?

Accepted Answer

blue/black pen

Question 5

You MUST have well-developed body paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

ALWAYS

Question 6

You MUST include textual evidence in your essays?

Accepted Answer

ALWAYS

Question 7

What do I need to bring with me to the exam?

Accepted Answer

Food (for our potluck), pencil, blue or black pen

Question 8

What is the second portion of the exam?

Accepted Answer

Analytical essay section

Question 9

What section of the exam will you take first?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Choice

Question 10

What are you NOT allowed to do during the exam?

Accepted Answer

Sleep

Question 11

How many questions are on the multiple choice section of the AP Literature & Composition exam?

Accepted Answer

55

Question 12

How should you tackle the prose essay?

Accepted Answer

Read the prompt, read the passage, brainstorm, begin writing

Question 13

What are the three essays you will be asked to write?

Accepted Answer

Poetry Analysis, Prose Analysis, Open-Response

Question 14

You MUST write a complete introduction paragraph.

Accepted Answer

NEVER

Question 15

What length should you try for when writing your essay?

Accepted Answer

2 1/2 pages

Question 16

How many essays are on the exam?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 17

How should you tackle the poetry essay?

Accepted Answer

Read the prompt, read the poem, brainstorm, begin writing

Question 18

You MUST include a completed conclusion paragraph.

Accepted Answer

NEVER

Question 19

How should you tackle the open-response essay?

Accepted Answer

Read prompt, only select text from list, brainstorm write

Question 20

How long is the break between the two sections of the exam?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Question 21

You MUST include a thesis statement in your essay.

Accepted Answer

ALWAYS

Question 22

What day is the AP Literature & Composition exam?

Accepted Answer

May 8, 2019

Question 23

What time do I need to arrive at Ms. DeSalvo's room on the day of the exam?

Accepted Answer

7:00 am

Question 24

You MUST include parenthetical citations in your essays on the AP exam.

Accepted Answer

NEVER

Question 25

How many minutes should you spend on each essay?

Accepted Answer

40 minutes

AP Literature Exam (Format) Review

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AP Literature Exam (Format) Review

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