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AP English Literature and Composition

Read and analyze great works of fiction, poetry, and drama from diverse literary traditions. You'll develop skills in close reading, literary analysis, and interpretive writing. This course deepens your ability to understand complex texts and express nuanced ideas — skills valued in every profession.

★★★☆☆
Difficulty (3/5)
48.3%
Pass Rate (3+)
2.6
Mean Score

📝 Prep Tips

  • ✓Read the assigned novels and plays fully — sparknotes won't give you the depth needed for AP essays
  • ✓Practice writing literary analysis essays in 40 minutes — time management is critical on exam day
  • ✓Build a mental library of 8-10 versatile works you can use for the open-ended essay question
  • ✓Use How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas Foster to develop analytical reading skills
  • ✓Study poetry analysis techniques — the poetry essay is where most students lose points

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