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English
AP English Literature
58 questions · 180 minutes on the real exam
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Exam structure
Total time: 3 hours
MCQSection I: Multiple Choice
55 Qs·60 min·45%
5 passages (poetry and prose fiction) with ~11 questions each.
FRQSection II: Free Response
3 Qs·120 min·55%
1 Poetry Analysis + 1 Prose Fiction Analysis + 1 Literary Argument (open prompt, choose your own text).
Scoring
Scored 1–5. MCQ = 45%, FRQ = 55%. Essays scored on a 6-point rubric each.
Tips
- ~65 seconds per MCQ
- 40 minutes per essay recommended
- Literary Argument: prepare 3–4 works you know deeply
- Always tie analysis to meaning/theme, not just technique identification