With graduation season upon us, I’ve been thinking a lot about the spring semester of my senior year of high school. So much was happening all at once; waiting for college admissions letters and studying for IB Exams filled my days. Lastly, there was AP English Literature. My high school had a combined AP/IB English IV class, so all the IB students were expected to take the AP Exam, too. And I did…and made a 3. Let’s just say that for an overachiever like me, it wasn’t my finest moment. Now before you go running off to read the advice of someone who earned a higher score, hear me out. My literature prowess has come a long away since 2004. I even taught English for a few years at the high school level. But most importantly, I want to use this article to provide what I believe is the most powerful kind of advice: what I learned from my mistakes.

No [[http://jyuku.kz/members/langhviid89/activity/204347/|AP English Literature Exam - Magoosh High School Blog]] is wiser than someone who has fumbled the ball during the big game. So if you’re planning to take AP English Literature next year, or even if you’re just curious about what this exam entails, get comfortable. There’s a lot to learn. The AP English Literature Exam is a three-hour exam that assesses you on a variety of skills and abilities learned in your AP English Literature course. Read several works from the 16th to the 21st century. In-depth study of a few works of literature. Analyze the meaning of prose, poetry, and non-fiction texts. Interpret and evaluate literature. Respond to literature in a variety of ways: journaling, essays, and reaction papers. Establish [[http://hfcircle.com/members/bachmannlang65/activity/204448/|Tips From An AP Reader - Introduction To AP English Literature And Composition]] among different observations about a piece of literature. Gain an awareness of different literary traditions. Write analytical, expository, and argumentative essays. Develop/organize ideas in clear, persuasive language. Use a variety of sentence structures in one’s writing.

Maintain a consistent voice. Edit previously written assignments. In this section I will break down the length of the AP English Literature Exam, and offer suggestions on how to make sure you successfully finish each section of the test. First, a piece of recycled advice from my ACT articles: take multiple timed practice exams to become used to the exam’s format, content, and pacing. For students with a College Board account, a full-length test is already waiting for you. Also, since the test hasn’t changed in the last few years, older practice tests floating around online are still valid tools to help you prepare for test day. First, take a look at my article on ACT Time Management. The same basic rules apply to the AP Literature Exam’s multiple choice section. In short, as you have just over one minute per question, it’s a relatively easy task to track your time. Article has been generated with [[//www.essayfreelancewriters.com/|Essay Writers]] !

As AP English Literature is a 12th grade course, you should have already taken the SAT or ACT. One of the big advantages you have going into this exam is that some SAT/ACT skills can help you with the multiple choice questions. For example, many of the questions will refer to certain lines in the passage. Though a bit more difficult that your standard ‘treasure hunt’ questions on the SAT/ACT, reading the questions first and underlining any mention of specific lines can save you time as you analyze the passage later. If you’ve never heard this advice before, here’s why reading the questions first is essential. Let’s say you read the text first. When you start with the questions, you’re going to waste time going back to the text. Also, [[https://lohmannaxelsen93.doodlekit.com/blog/entry/7855847/ap-english-language-and-composition-synthesis-essay-materials|AP English Language And Composition: Synthesis Essay Materials]] ’re under will make you more likely to forget lots of essential information despite having just finished reading. Break is an important time during any AP Exam, and even if you’re a seasoned AP veteran, don’t waste it. Visit the restroom and drink a little water. But most importantly, eat something!