AP® English Literature Practice Test
Exam Format & Components
Section I: Multiple Choice
55 Questions | 1hr | 45% of Score
This section delves into close reading and analysis of literary works through structured sets of questions:
- Composition of Questions: There are 5 sets of questions, each containing 8–13 items, designed to test your analytical skills and understanding of various literary forms.
- Content: The questions are based on carefully selected excerpts from prose fiction, drama, and poetry. Each set revolves around an accompanying passage that you need to analyze.
- Diversity of Passages: You will encounter at least two prose fiction passages, which may include excerpts from plays, and at least two poetry excerpts. This variety ensures a comprehensive assessment of your interpretative abilities across different genres.
Section II: Free Response
3 Questions | 2hr | 55% of Score
In this section, you are required to demonstrate deep analytical and critical writing skills through three structured prompts:
- Poetry Analysis: You will analyze a given poetry excerpt and craft a thesis that interprets the text, supported by textual evidence.
- Prose Fiction Analysis: This question involves a prose excerpt (which may include drama). You will need to develop a thesis that offers a literary interpretation of the passage, backed by evidence from the text.
- Literary Argument: You will analyze a literary concept or theme and discuss how it shapes the interpretation of a literary work. You have the option to select from about 40 works provided, or you may choose to discuss a work from your own reading that matches the expected quality of an AP Literature class. This question requires you to create a robust, evidence-based argument that demonstrates your ability to connect abstract ideas with concrete literary elements.
Section I: Multiple Choice
55 Questions | 1hr | 45% of Score
This section delves into close reading and analysis of literary works through structured sets of questions:
- Composition of Questions: There are 5 sets of questions, each containing 8–13 items, designed to test your analytical skills and understanding of various literary forms.
- Content: The questions are based on carefully selected excerpts from prose fiction, drama, and poetry. Each set revolves around an accompanying passage that you need to analyze.
- Diversity of Passages: You will encounter at least two prose fiction passages, which may include excerpts from plays, and at least two poetry excerpts. This variety ensures a comprehensive assessment of your interpretative abilities across different genres.
Section II: Free Response
3 Questions | 2hr | 55% of Score
In this section, you are required to demonstrate deep analytical and critical writing skills through three structured prompts:
- Poetry Analysis: You will analyze a given poetry excerpt and craft a thesis that interprets the text, supported by textual evidence.
- Prose Fiction Analysis: This question involves a prose excerpt (which may include drama). You will need to develop a thesis that offers a literary interpretation of the passage, backed by evidence from the text.
- Literary Argument: You will analyze a literary concept or theme and discuss how it shapes the interpretation of a literary work. You have the option to select from about 40 works provided, or you may choose to discuss a work from your own reading that matches the expected quality of an AP Literature class. This question requires you to create a robust, evidence-based argument that demonstrates your ability to connect abstract ideas with concrete literary elements.
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