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Part I: Introduction

• Review of the format and scoring of the recent exam

Part II: Analysis of Exam Areas

• Description of the multiple-choice section and effective test-taking techniques
• Overview of the essay section and strategies for success

Part III: Diagnostic Mini-Test

Part IV: Past AP English Language Essays

Part V: Glossary of Important Terms for the Exam

Part VI: 6 Practice Tests

• 6 full-length practice tests followed by answers and explanations

Part VII: Suggested Reading List

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PART I: INTRODUCTION.

Format and Scoring of a Recent AP Language and Composition Exam.General.

PART II: ANALYSIS OF EXAM AREAS.

Introduction to the Multiple-Choice Section.

Introduction to the Essay Section.

PART III: DIAGNOSTIC MINI-TEST.

Mini-Test.

PART IV: PAST AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE ESSAYS.

Past AP English Language and Composition Essay Topics.

PART V: GLOSSARY OF IMPORTANT TERMS FOR THE AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION EXAM.

Terms for the Multiple-Choice and Essay Sections.

PART VI: SIX FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TESTS.

Practice Test 1.

Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 1.

Practice Test 2.

Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 2.

Practice Test 3.

Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 3.

Practice Test 4.

Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 4.

 Practice Test 5.

Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 5.

Practice Test 6.

Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 6.

PART VII: SUGGESTED READING LIST.

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