9.1 Understanding the Exam Format

• How many types of questions are in the Multiple Choice Section of the AP English Language and Composition exam?

  Two
• What do rhetorical analysis questions assess in the Multiple Choice Section?

  Understanding of rhetorical concepts
• Match the essay type with its description:

  Synthesis Essay ↔️ Develop an argument using multiple sources

  Rhetorical Analysis Essay ↔️ Analyze rhetorical strategies in a passage

  Argument Essay ↔️ Support an original argument
• The Free Response Section tests your critical thinking, writing, and persuasive skills.
• You should spend around 40 minutes planning and writing each free response essay.


  True
• Effective time management and pacing are crucial for success on the AP English Language and Composition exam
• How much time should you allocate for planning and writing each free response essay?

  40 minutes
• Concisely reasoned arguments are more effective than lengthy, rambling responses.


  True
• The AP English Language and Composition exam is scored out of a total of 100 points.
• The free response essay section accounts for 55% of the total exam score.


  True
• The AP English Language and Composition exam has two main sections.
• Passage-based questions assess your ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret rhetorical devices.

  True
• To perform well on the exam, you need to demonstrate proficiency in both critical reading and persuasive writing.
• Passage-based questions test your ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the rhetorical devices used by the author
• The Multiple Choice Section requires students to examine the language, structure, and purpose of passages.


  True
• What does a synthesis essay require you to analyze and develop?

  Multiple provided sources
• Steps for managing time in the Multiple Choice Section:

  1️⃣ Pace yourself by spending around 1 minute per question

  2️⃣ Quickly skim passages to identify key information

  3️⃣ Flag questions taking too long and return later
• How much time should you spend per question in the multiple choice section of the AP English Language and Composition exam?

  1 minute
• It is advisable to flag questions that are taking too long and return to them later.


  True
• Outlining your response before writing helps to organize your thoughts
• What is the overall key to balancing time on the AP English Language and Composition exam?

  Maintain a steady pace
• How many points is the multiple choice section worth on the AP English Language and Composition exam?

  45 points
• What percentage of the total exam score does the multiple choice section represent?

  45%
• Match the multiple choice question type with its focus:

  Passage-based questions ↔️ Rhetorical devices

  Rhetorical analysis questions ↔️ Understanding rhetorical concepts
• What are the three types of essays in the free response section of the AP English Language and Composition exam?

  Synthesis, rhetorical analysis, argument