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

What's on this exam

Character

17%

Setting

16%

Structure

17%

Narration

17%

Figurative Language

17%

Literary Argument

16%