AP English Language Introductory Overview

How many sections are on the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Answer explanation

Multiple-choice and Written. The written portion includes 3 essays: synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument; you are given 40 minutes for each essay.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following best describes the format of Section I of the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• Free-response essays

• Multiple-choice questions based on nonfiction passages

• Oral presentations

• Creative writing prompts

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How many free-response essays are required in Section II of the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of essays on the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• Rhetorical analysis

• Synthesis

• Argument

• Literary analysis

How long is the multiple-choice section of the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main task in the rhetorical analysis essay on the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• Summarize the passage

• Analyze how the author’s choices contribute to the purpose and effectiveness of the text

• Write a personal narrative

• Compare two poems

In the synthesis essay, what are students required to do with the provided sources?

• Ignore them

• Integrate information from at least three sources to support their argument

• Summarize each source separately

• Only use one source

Which of the following best describes the argument essay on the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• Respond to a prompt by developing a position and supporting it with evidence and reasoning

• Write a poem

• Summarize a novel

• Analyze a historical document

What type of passages are most commonly used in the multiple-choice section of the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• Nonfiction prose from various time periods

• Science fiction stories

• Personal letters

• Poems

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How much time is allotted for the free-response section of the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 150 minutes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9