Barron's how to Prepare for the AP English Advanced Placement Examinations: Literature and Composition, Language and CompositionSix full-length practice exams prepare test takers for both the language and literature exams in English, and are presented with all questions answered and explained. Two practice exams are in language and four are in literature. Extensive subject review includes capsule summaries of more than 50 works of American and English literature. There is also a section covering literary and rhetorical words and phrases. A separate essay-writing section contains sample responses to AP questions and offers specific advice on writing a successful AP essay. |
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