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The AP English Lit Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice Overview. 55 Questions; counts for 45% of total score4-5 passages; can be prose, poetry, or dramaSuggested time = 1 hr; approx. 1 min per question (including reading time)Scoring: Gain 1 point for each correct answer; Lose point for each incorrect answer. Kinds of Multiple choi

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The AP English Lit Multiple Choice

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    1. The AP English Lit Multiple Choice Test Preparation

    2. Multiple Choice Overview 55 Questions; counts for 45% of total score 4-5 passages; can be prose, poetry, or drama Suggested time = 1 hr; approx. 1 min per question (including reading time) Scoring: Gain 1 point for each correct answer; Lose point for each incorrect answer

    3. Kinds of Multiple choice Questions Factual questions will ask about the content of a passage. For example: In context, the word sensibility (line 6) is best interpreted to mean: self-esteem forthright and honest nature capacity to observe accurately ability to ignore the unimportant awareness and responsiveness

    4. Kinds of Multiple choice Questions Technical questions will ask about aspects of an authors technique. For example: The style of the third paragraph differs from that of the first and second paragraphs in that it is (a) instructive rather than descriptive (b) argumentative rather than expository (c) interpretative rather than metaphorical (d) objective rather than representational (e) conversational rather than analytical

    5. Kinds of Multiple choice Questions Analysis questions will ask about the effect of an authors choices. For example: The speakers allusion to Hercules and Adonis (lines 1516) serves primarily to (a) imply an undercurrent of aggressiveness in Mr. Joness personality (b) suggest the extremes of physical attractiveness represented in Mr. Joness appearance (c) assert the enduring significance of mythical beauty (d) symbolize the indescribable nature of Mr. Joness countenance (e) emphasize how clearly Mr. Joness features reflected his personality

    6. Kinds of Multiple choice Questions Inferential questions will ask you to make educated guesses about an authors purpose. For example: The first two paragraphs indicate that the speaker assumes that (a) accurate observers of human nature are rare (b) spirited and sensible people are by nature rather effeminate (c) a persons character can be accurately discerned from his or her outward appearance (d) a correlation exists between an individuals personal accomplishments (line 1) and his or her physical prowess (e) good-naturedness in a person is usually not readily apparent

    7. Strategies for Success Before beginning, skim the section quickly to see how many passages there are. Answer all the questions for a passage at one time; dont skip around. Write on the test booklet! Underline! Make margin notes! If you can eliminate at least two possible answers, guess.

    8. If youre running out of time Answer the shortest questions. Answer the questions that direct you to a specific line of the passage. Answer specific detail/ definition questions. Answer self-contained questions (questions that do not require you to return to the passage.)

    9. To Prepare Take an interactive practice AP multiple choice test: http://www.shmoop.com/ap-english-literature/practice-quiz.html Look at old AP multiple choice questions on your practice packet and starting on page 62 of the AP English course description: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/2002.html

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