AP Lang Exam Concepts and Skills

The video provides an overview of the AP Lang course, highlighting its focus on non-fiction and writing skills. It discusses the benefits of taking AP Lang, such as potential college credit, GPA boost, and improvement in writing and critical thinking skills. The video details the structure of the AP Lang exam, including the multiple choice and essay sections, and offers strategies for success. It also explains the types of essays students will encounter and provides tips for exam preparation.

What is the primary focus of AP Lang compared to AP Lit?

• Analyzing literature

• Writing non-fiction

• Learning foreign languages

• Studying historical texts

Which of the following is a potential benefit of taking AP Lang?

• Automatic admission to college

• Exemption from all college exams

• Improved writing skills

• Guaranteed college credit

When is the AP Lang exam typically offered?

• August

• December

• May

• February

How many answer choices are there in the AP Lang multiple-choice section?

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Five

What is the recommended time to spend on each essay in the AP Lang exam?

• 60 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 30 minutes

What is a synthesis essay similar to?

• A personal narrative

• A mini research paper

• A book report

• A poetry analysis

What type of passage is typically used in a rhetorical analysis essay?

• Play

• Poem

• Non-fiction passage

• Fictional story

In an argument essay, where should the evidence come from?

• Teacher's notes

• Personal background knowledge

• Internet research

• Class textbooks