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15 Must Know Rhetorical Terms for AP® English Literature

Conquering the multiple-choice section of the English Literature AP® exam depends in part on being able to identify and understand certain essential literary concepts, known in this article as rhetorical terms. The AP® English Literature rhetorical terms defined and described below are only a sampling of the many concepts that could appear on the test. However, these 15 terms are some of the must-know concepts necessary for success in the English Literature exam.

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Advice from AP® English Literature Students for Future APers

Last spring, Jodi G. from Saugus High School sent us an insightful list of AP® English Literature tips her graduating class of 2014 students compiled for her future students. We thought we’d share this wonderful resource. Thanks Jodi for sending this over!

How to Study for AP® English Literature and Composition

How to Study for AP® English Literature and Composition

While all AP® courses are challenging, how to study for the AP® English Literature and Composition exam is especially hard to determine. Unlike other AP® courses, the study of English literature can be a much more personal journey. You also may not have the opportunity to read all of the texts that may be included in the examination materials.

Varying Your Sentence Structure to Score a 9 in AP® English FRQ

Varying Your Sentence Structure to Score a 9 in AP® English FRQ

In order to receive a 9 on the AP® English Language or AP® English Literature free response question, you will need to provide a “thorough analysis and demonstrate an impressive control of language” (AP® College Board). Bear in mind that in order to score well you will need to demonstrate good writing, but to score a perfect 9 you will need to impress the AP® English readers with your writing skills. It is a mistake to believe that either you do or don’t possess the ability to write engagingly.

The Ultimate Guide to 2015 AP® English Literature FRQs

We understand the apprehension you may feel thinking about the AP® English Literature FRQ portion. We’ve all been through it. Students experienced the same fear in 2015, but we have proof that they made it out the other side.

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The Ultimate Guide to 2014 AP® English Literature FRQs

If you were out on a hike and someone coming down stopped to tell you that the path to the right was flooded, would you make sure to avoid that path? If you walked on and another hiker said a mountain lion was spotted up ahead, would you find another way?

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How to Get a 9 on Prose Analysis FRQ in AP® English Literature

When it’s time to take the AP® English Literature and Composition exam, will you be ready? If you’re aiming high, you’ll want to know the best route to a five on the AP® exam. You know the exam is going to be tough, so how do prepare for success? To do well on the AP® English Literature and Composition exam, you’ll need to score high on the essays. For that, you’ll need to write a competent, efficient essay that argues an accurate interpretation of the work under examination in the Free Response Question section.

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How to Get a 9 on Poetry Analysis FRQ in AP® English Literature

Are you taking the AP® English Literature and Composition exam? If you’re taking the course or self-studying, you know the exam is going to be tough. Of course, you want to do your best and score a five on the exam. To do well on the AP® English Literature and Composition exam, you’ll need to score high on the essays.