Full Description
A brand-new edition of the bestselling test-prep guide CliffsNotes English Language and Composition is your complete guide to a higher score on the *AP English Language and Composition exam. Written by test prep specialists, it gives you an easy-to-understand introduction to the format and scoring of the most recent exam. Then, you'll find subject reviews and useful tips for answering the multiple-choice and essay sections using proven techniqes that work. * 4 full-length practice exams with answers and complete explanations in the book and 2 additional practice exams on the CD-ROM in Timed Mode or Untimed Mode * Suggested reading list * Glossary of important terms * Past AP English Language essays *AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
Contents
Introduction 1 About the Exam 1 How the Exam Is Scored 2 Frequently Asked Questions 2 Some Successful Testing Strategies 6 PART I: AN 2: The Essay Section 23 Chapter 3: Diagnostic Mini-Test 53 PART II: FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE EXAMS WITH ANSWER EXPLANATIONS Chapter 4: Practice Exam 1 71 Chapter 5: Practice Exam 2 125 Chapter 6: Practice Exam 3 179 Chapter 7: Practice Exam 4 233 PART III: APPENDIXES Appendix A: Glossary 289 Terms for the Multiple-Choice and Essay Sections 289 Terms for the Essay Section 297 Appendix B: Past AP Essay Topics 299 Appendix C: Suggested Reading List 306 Autobiography, Biography, Journal, and History 306 Essays, Fiction, and Criticism 310 Political Writing and Journalism 315 Science and Nature Writing 319
