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How to Succeed at Life (and Do
Well on the AP English Language
and Composition Multiple Choice)

           AP English Language and Composition
    Adapted from: English Language and Composition, 3rd
                          Edition
       ap-english-language.phoenix.wikispaces.net/
Questions about Rhetoric
 Most of the questions on the test are of this type
  and test your ability to understand how language
  works in each passage
 These questions ask you to analyze the syntax
  (sentence structure and word order), diction (word
  choice), point of view, and figurative language and
  its effects
 Your mere recognition of these elements is not
  enough; you must be able to understand precisely
  how and why the devices of rhetoric produce
  particular effects
Questions about Rhetoric
 Here are some of the ways this question type may
  be worded on the test:
      The shift in point of view has the effect of . . .
      The syntax of lines _____ to _____ serves to . . .
      The second sentence is unified by metaphorical
       references to . . .
      As lines _____ and _____ are constructed, "_____"
       is parallel to which of the following?
      The antecedent for "_____" is . . .
Questions about the Author's
Meaning and Purpose
 These question types also appear frequently on the test
 They measure your ability to interpret the author's
  theme, meaning, or purpose
 As with the rhetorical questions, these questions are
  closely tied to specific word choices; however, now you
  must determine why the author chooses the
  wording, not what effect it produces
 These questions demonstrate the understanding of the
  author's thematic reason for choosing certain phrases
Questions about the Author's
Meaning and Purpose
 Here are some of the ways this question type may
  be worded:
      Which of the following best identifies the meaning of
       "_____"?
      Which of the following best describes the author's
       purpose in the last sentence?
      The author emphasizes "_____" in order to . . .
      The sympathy referred to in line _____ is called
       "_____" because it . . .
      What is the function of _____ ?
Questions about the Main Idea
 These questions also appear quite frequently; they test
  your understanding of the author's ideas, attitude, and
  tone
 To prepare for these questions, paraphrase everything
  that you read
 First, make yourself practice this skill in writing-literally
  write down an author's point in a sentence or two
 After such practice, you'll be able to do it internally
  while you read, and you'll have greater comprehension
Questions about the Main Idea
 Here are some of the ways these questions may be
  worded:
      The theme of the second paragraph is . . .
      The speaker's attitude is best described as one of . . .
      In context, the sentence "_____" is best interpreted
       as which of the following?
      The atmosphere is one of . . .
      Which of the following would the author be LEAST
       likely to encourage?
Questions about Organization and
Structure
 Appearing less frequently than the first three question types, these
    questions test your ability to perceive how the passage is organized
   For example, you need to know if the passage follows a
    compare/contrast structure or if it gives a definition followed by
    examples
   Other passages may be organized around descriptive statements that then
    lead to a generalization
   These methods are just a few of the ones an author may use to organize
    ideas
   You also need to understand how the structure of the passage works
   For example, you must know how one paragraph relates to another
    paragraph or how a single sentence works within a paragraph
Questions about Organization and
Structure
 Here are some of the ways this question type may
  be worded:
      The quotation "_____" signals a shift from . . .
      The speaker's mention of "_____" is appropriate to
       the development of her argument by . . .
      The type of argument employed by the author is
       most similar to which of the following?
      The relationship between _____ and _____ is
       explained primarily by the use of which of the
       following?
Questions about Rhetorical Modes

 You should expect only a few questions of this type
  on the test
 These questions ask you to identify and recognize
  the various rhetorical modes that authors use
 You must know the difference between
  narration, description, argumentation, and
  exposition
 Understanding why a particular mode is effective for
  the author's ideas is also helpful
Questions about Rhetorical Modes
 Here are some of the ways these questions may be
  worded:
      The pattern of exposition exemplified in the passage
       can best be described as . . .
      The author's use of description is appropriate
       because . . .
      Which of the following best describes the author's
       method?
      Because the author uses expository format, he is able
       to . . .
      The speaker's rhetorical strategy is to . . .
Other Possibilities
 Be aware that these question types do not constitute
  a complete list
 You will encounter questions that don't seem to fit
  into a category
 However, by understanding what question types are
  asked most frequently, you will increase your
  familiarity with the test and improve your
  understanding of how to find correct answers
 Don't be thrown off balance by questions that don't
  seem to fall into set categories
ELEVEN TIPS FOR AP MULTIPLE
CHOICE
Before:
1. Practice reading from various time periods and cultures:
    exams will often have a passage or poem from
    contemporary, modern, 19th century or 17th century, etc.
    and from different cultures: African American
    voices, immigrant voices and so on
2. Review common grammar terms, especially precursor of
    complex sentences
3. Review literary and rhetorical terms and be sure you can
    recognize terms in context; practice this with poems
4. Practice with the sample exams and keep copies so you can
    go over your mistakes and see what you need to work on
ELEVEN TIPS FOR AP
MULTIPLE CHOICE
During:
5. Believe that you are where you need to be and that you
   will do well in this test
6. Skim the questions before you do a preliminary
   reading (skim = 1000 wpm)
7. Always read through the entire passage after scanning
   the first five questions and get a sense of what it is
   about.
8. Realize that one of the passages will be of a ‘high’
   level, one or more will be at a ‘medium’ level, an done
   at an ‘easy’ level. Move quickly on the easy one and don’t
   belabor it
ELEVEN TIPS FOR AP
MULTIPLE CHOICE
9.  Stay focused, read quickly, an don’t let your mind
    wander. Don’t get entranced if you have an interesting
    passage. You can always read for enjoyment later
10. POE. Process of Elimination. Even on a question
    you are unsure of, you can usually find two of the
    answers that are not compatible with your
    understanding of the passage. Thus, your guess will be
    one out of two. 50/50 chance!
11. Try not to skip questions since often your penciling
    will get off and it will cost you time to go back and
    correct

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Multiple choice

  • 1. How to Succeed at Life (and Do Well on the AP English Language and Composition Multiple Choice) AP English Language and Composition Adapted from: English Language and Composition, 3rd Edition ap-english-language.phoenix.wikispaces.net/
  • 2. Questions about Rhetoric  Most of the questions on the test are of this type and test your ability to understand how language works in each passage  These questions ask you to analyze the syntax (sentence structure and word order), diction (word choice), point of view, and figurative language and its effects  Your mere recognition of these elements is not enough; you must be able to understand precisely how and why the devices of rhetoric produce particular effects
  • 3. Questions about Rhetoric  Here are some of the ways this question type may be worded on the test:  The shift in point of view has the effect of . . .  The syntax of lines _____ to _____ serves to . . .  The second sentence is unified by metaphorical references to . . .  As lines _____ and _____ are constructed, "_____" is parallel to which of the following?  The antecedent for "_____" is . . .
  • 4. Questions about the Author's Meaning and Purpose  These question types also appear frequently on the test  They measure your ability to interpret the author's theme, meaning, or purpose  As with the rhetorical questions, these questions are closely tied to specific word choices; however, now you must determine why the author chooses the wording, not what effect it produces  These questions demonstrate the understanding of the author's thematic reason for choosing certain phrases
  • 5. Questions about the Author's Meaning and Purpose  Here are some of the ways this question type may be worded:  Which of the following best identifies the meaning of "_____"?  Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the last sentence?  The author emphasizes "_____" in order to . . .  The sympathy referred to in line _____ is called "_____" because it . . .  What is the function of _____ ?
  • 6. Questions about the Main Idea  These questions also appear quite frequently; they test your understanding of the author's ideas, attitude, and tone  To prepare for these questions, paraphrase everything that you read  First, make yourself practice this skill in writing-literally write down an author's point in a sentence or two  After such practice, you'll be able to do it internally while you read, and you'll have greater comprehension
  • 7. Questions about the Main Idea  Here are some of the ways these questions may be worded:  The theme of the second paragraph is . . .  The speaker's attitude is best described as one of . . .  In context, the sentence "_____" is best interpreted as which of the following?  The atmosphere is one of . . .  Which of the following would the author be LEAST likely to encourage?
  • 8. Questions about Organization and Structure  Appearing less frequently than the first three question types, these questions test your ability to perceive how the passage is organized  For example, you need to know if the passage follows a compare/contrast structure or if it gives a definition followed by examples  Other passages may be organized around descriptive statements that then lead to a generalization  These methods are just a few of the ones an author may use to organize ideas  You also need to understand how the structure of the passage works  For example, you must know how one paragraph relates to another paragraph or how a single sentence works within a paragraph
  • 9. Questions about Organization and Structure  Here are some of the ways this question type may be worded:  The quotation "_____" signals a shift from . . .  The speaker's mention of "_____" is appropriate to the development of her argument by . . .  The type of argument employed by the author is most similar to which of the following?  The relationship between _____ and _____ is explained primarily by the use of which of the following?
  • 10. Questions about Rhetorical Modes  You should expect only a few questions of this type on the test  These questions ask you to identify and recognize the various rhetorical modes that authors use  You must know the difference between narration, description, argumentation, and exposition  Understanding why a particular mode is effective for the author's ideas is also helpful
  • 11. Questions about Rhetorical Modes  Here are some of the ways these questions may be worded:  The pattern of exposition exemplified in the passage can best be described as . . .  The author's use of description is appropriate because . . .  Which of the following best describes the author's method?  Because the author uses expository format, he is able to . . .  The speaker's rhetorical strategy is to . . .
  • 12. Other Possibilities  Be aware that these question types do not constitute a complete list  You will encounter questions that don't seem to fit into a category  However, by understanding what question types are asked most frequently, you will increase your familiarity with the test and improve your understanding of how to find correct answers  Don't be thrown off balance by questions that don't seem to fall into set categories
  • 13. ELEVEN TIPS FOR AP MULTIPLE CHOICE Before: 1. Practice reading from various time periods and cultures: exams will often have a passage or poem from contemporary, modern, 19th century or 17th century, etc. and from different cultures: African American voices, immigrant voices and so on 2. Review common grammar terms, especially precursor of complex sentences 3. Review literary and rhetorical terms and be sure you can recognize terms in context; practice this with poems 4. Practice with the sample exams and keep copies so you can go over your mistakes and see what you need to work on
  • 14. ELEVEN TIPS FOR AP MULTIPLE CHOICE During: 5. Believe that you are where you need to be and that you will do well in this test 6. Skim the questions before you do a preliminary reading (skim = 1000 wpm) 7. Always read through the entire passage after scanning the first five questions and get a sense of what it is about. 8. Realize that one of the passages will be of a ‘high’ level, one or more will be at a ‘medium’ level, an done at an ‘easy’ level. Move quickly on the easy one and don’t belabor it
  • 15. ELEVEN TIPS FOR AP MULTIPLE CHOICE 9. Stay focused, read quickly, an don’t let your mind wander. Don’t get entranced if you have an interesting passage. You can always read for enjoyment later 10. POE. Process of Elimination. Even on a question you are unsure of, you can usually find two of the answers that are not compatible with your understanding of the passage. Thus, your guess will be one out of two. 50/50 chance! 11. Try not to skip questions since often your penciling will get off and it will cost you time to go back and correct