The Basics
What is the highest score you can receive on the AP Lang exam?
5
Which FRQ requires you to construct evidence-based reasoning using your own background knowledge and observations?
Argument
Which of the following is not an FRQ essay on the AP Lang Exam?
A. Argument
B. Literary Analysis
C. Rhetorical Analysis
D. Synthesis
B. Literary Analysis
How many FRQ essays will you have to write on the AP Lang exam?
3
Which FRQ requires you to combine and cite multiple provided sources to support a thesis?
Synthesis
Which of the following is not a criterion on the FRQ rubric?
A. Evidence and Commentary
B. Mechanics and Grammar
C. Sophistication
D. Thesis
B. Mechanics and Grammar
What does FRQ stand for?
Free Response Question
Which FRQ requires you to examine how an author’s language choices achieve a purpose?
Rhetorical Analysis
What is the function of a thesis?
A. Engage the audience to prepare them for the essay.
B. Pose a question that is answered through the analysis.
C. Present a clear and defensible stance.
D. Present a thorough summary of the issue.
C. Present a clear and defensible stance.
How many multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are on the AP Lang exam?
45 questions
Identify the FRQ Type
“Write an essay that analyses the rhetorical choices Nelson Mandela makes to achieve his purpose of both acknowledging the significance of the election and setting the tone for his administration.”
Rhetorical Analysis
What is the maximum number of points you can score on an FRQ?
6 points
How many minutes are given on the MCQ portion of the AP Lang exam?
60 minutes
Identify the FRQ Type
“Carefully read the following six sources, including the introductory information for each source. Write an essay that synthesizes the material from at least three of the sources that develops your position on what role, if any, small talk should have in our everyday lives.”
Synthesis
How many points is a defensible thesis worth on the FRQ rubric?
1 point
How long is the entire AP Lang exam?
3 hours, 15 minutes
Identify the FRQ Type
“Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which Delores Huerta’s claim about our purpose in life is valid.”
Argument
How many points are Evidence and Commentary worth on an FRQ?
4 points