MCQ
How many MCQ are there on the AP Lit exam?
55
Q1 is a _____ analysis.
Poetry
Q2 is a _______ analysis.
prose
The Q3 requires you to answer a given prompt using ________________.
Your own knowledge of a text
How long should you take to read/plan for your essays?
5-10 mins
If there appears to be two correct answers, the wrong one is too _______.
broad
What are the big three in Q1?
structure, speaker, devices
DO NOT merely ________ the prompt.
Repeat / "parrot"
Do you have to choose a work off of the list provided?
No
Prose fiction has a narrator, whereas poetry has a _________.
Speaker
Answer the question in your ______ before reading answer choices.
mind
Theme seeds
"How"
Do not merely _______ the plot.
summarize
You should always relate back to the ___________________ in your commentary.
Prompt and/or thematic idea
One word may _________ an answer choice, so read each question and answer as carefully as possible.
eliminate
What establishes the line of reasoning?
Thesis statement (Answer the prompt, include lit elements & devices, and thematic idea)
What are the big three for Q2?
Tone, conflict, and figurative language
What do you use as evidence for the Q3?
Scenes
What are the last names of the authors of each book we read?
Atwood, Fitzgerald, & Austen
How many passages will you read in total in the MCQ section?
5 (2 prose, 2 poetry, 1 mystery)
You are essentially explaining how the poet uses literary techniques & elements to develop the given _____________.
Complexity
Avoid ______ direct quotes in your evidence.
long
What three things is the Q3 prompt most likely to ask about?
Character, symbol, or situation/experience
Non fiction focuses on the reader, whereas fiction focuses on the _____________ and importance of themes, characters, and other elements.
Development