AP lIterature and composition exam is on friday, May 6th, 2015
The College Board exam is a three-hour exam which consists of a multiple choice section and a writing section. The multiple choice section tests a student's critical reading of selected passage, while the essay measures a student's ability to read and interpret literature effectively.
Usually, the exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions followed by 120 minutes for essay questions:
- the essay section of the exam counts for 55 percent of the total grade
- the multiple choice section counts for 45 percent of the total grade
Usually, the exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions followed by 120 minutes for essay questions:
- the essay section of the exam counts for 55 percent of the total grade
- the multiple choice section counts for 45 percent of the total grade
Tips for multiple choice questions
Here is the link to a full article with examples and comprehensive information on AP Literature multiple choice questions:
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Tips for essay questions
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Suggested resources
Check out this link to a very comprehensive overview of the exam: it includes a diagnostic test, test-taking strategies and suggestions:
This is a link to a released copy of the entire AP Literature and Composition Exam-familiarize yourself with the format: