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A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE Score-Raising Features Include:*6 full-length practice exams, 3 in the book + 3 on Cross-Platform*Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations*Comprehensive overview of the AP English Language exam format *Proven strategies specific to each section of the exam*Strategies for deconstructing essay prompts and planning your essay*A comprehensive review of analysis and argument, and practice activities to hone your skills in close reading, critical thinking, and critical/ analytical/ argumentative writingBONUS Cross-Platform Prep Course for extra practice exams with personalized study plans, interactive tests, powerful analytics and progress charts, flashcards, games, and more! (see inside front and back covers for details)The 5-Step Plan:Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
Contents
IntroductionSTEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program1 What You Should Know About the AP Literature ExamBackground on the Advanced Placement ExamReasons for Taking the Advanced Placement ExamWhat You Need to Know About the AP Lit Exam2 How to Plan Your TimeThree Approaches to Preparing for the AP Literature ExamCalendars for Preparing for the AP Literature ExamSTEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness3 The Diagnostic/Master ExamA Walk Through the Diagnostic/Master ExamDiagnostic/Master ExamAfterwordSTEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success4 Section I of the Exam: The Multiple-Choice QuestionsIntroduction to the Multiple-Choice Section of the ExamTypes of Multiple-Choice QuestionsScoring the Multiple-Choice SectionStrategies for Answering the Multiple-Choice QuestionsAnswer Sheet for Diagnostic Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe Multiple-Choice Section of the Diagnostic/Master ExamAnswers and Explanations5 The Prose Passage EssayIntroduction to the Prose Passage EssayTypes of Prose Passage Essay QuestionsRating the Prose Passage EssayTiming the EssayWorking the PromptReading and Notating the Prose PassageWriting the Opening ParagraphWriting the BodySample Student EssaysRating the Student EssaysRapid Review6 The Poetry EssayIntroduction to the Poetry EssayTypes of Prompts Used for the Poetry EssayTiming and Planning the Poetry EssayWorking the PromptReading and Notating the Poetry SelectionWriting the Opening ParagraphWriting the Body of the Poetry EssaySample Student EssaysRating the Student EssaysRapid Review7 The Free-Response EssayIntroduction to the Free-Response EssayTypes of Free-Response PromptsGeneral Rubrics for the Free-Response EssayTiming and Planning the Free-Response EssayWorking the Prompt from the Diagnostic/Master ExamDeveloping the Opening ParagraphDeveloping the Body of the EssaySample Student EssaysRating the Student EssaysFinal CommentsRapid ReviewSTEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score HighIntroduction to Review Section8 Comprehensive Review-ProseIntroduction to ProseFive Aspects of Every NarrativeTypes of NovelsLiterary TerminologyProse AnalysisFinal CommentsRapid Review9 Comprehensive Review-PoetryIntroduction to PoetryThe Structure of PoetryTypes of PoetryInterpretation of PoetryPoems for Comparison and ContrastRapid ReviewSTEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking ConfidencePractice Exam 1Section ISection IIAnswers to Multiple-Choice QuestionsAnswers and ExplanationsRating the Essay SectionSample Student EssaysSample Student EssaysSample Student EssaysPractice Exam 2Section ISection IIAnswers to Multiple-Choice QuestionsAnswers and ExplanationsRating the Essay SectionSample Student EssaysAppendixesSuggested Reading GuideClassicismRealismRomanticismImpressionismExpressionismNaturalismGeneral BibliographyRecommended PoetsRecommended AuthorsGlossaryWebsitesNER(01): WOW
