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AP English Literature and Composition
Close reading and literary analysis of poetry, drama, and prose fiction, culminating in three analytical essays including a literary argument essay.
3 hours durationScored 1–5.
Exam format details
Section I: 55 multiple-choice questions on poetry/prose passages (60 min). Section II: 3 free-response essays — poetry analysis, prose fiction analysis, literary argument (2 hr).