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AP Lit Exam Thursday
By Gibble00 on 06/05/2008
Any last minute tips?
By Pseudomage0 on 06/05/2008
STUDY more and get off rs lol
By David on 06/05/2008
Hey Gibble, I'm taking that exam also.
I'd recommend for the open essay (the one where YOU pick a book to write about) that you choose 3 books and study them well. Know all the main characters and several important scenes. I'm going to pick out some scenes from my books and see how many literary elements I can use along with that scene.
This way when they say using "tone, imagery and figures of speech" you already know how to use the scenes you've picked out for each of those elements. The only thing you can't really prepare for is the argument, which is why you've got 3 books lined up in case your first one doesn't fit well with the prompt.
As for the multiple choice, take some practice exams.
Good luck, I'm not to stressed about this exam.
I'd recommend for the open essay (the one where YOU pick a book to write about) that you choose 3 books and study them well. Know all the main characters and several important scenes. I'm going to pick out some scenes from my books and see how many literary elements I can use along with that scene.
This way when they say using "tone, imagery and figures of speech" you already know how to use the scenes you've picked out for each of those elements. The only thing you can't really prepare for is the argument, which is why you've got 3 books lined up in case your first one doesn't fit well with the prompt.
As for the multiple choice, take some practice exams.
Good luck, I'm not to stressed about this exam.
By Angus0000 on 07/05/2008
I'm taking this as well, although due to IB testing I have to take an alternate.
As long as you have a good understanding of literary features, you will do just fine. I'm sure you know this, but stray away from summarizing the story and focus on the purpose behind the events and structure, as well as any shifts that occur in the story.
The multiple choice is mainly a gauge of your understanding of elements like tone and theme, as well as the underlying purpose.
Good luck when you take the test and remember that the AP folks do curve the scores
As long as you have a good understanding of literary features, you will do just fine. I'm sure you know this, but stray away from summarizing the story and focus on the purpose behind the events and structure, as well as any shifts that occur in the story.
The multiple choice is mainly a gauge of your understanding of elements like tone and theme, as well as the underlying purpose.
Good luck when you take the test and remember that the AP folks do curve the scores
By Gibble00 on 08/05/2008
| QUOTE (Pseudomage0 @ May 06, 2008 10:57 pm) |
| STUDY more and get off rs lol |
Pfft, I don't play RS.
Okay, so I thought the exam was pretty easy tbh. Not supposed to talk about it I know, the Council of Testing Integrity (or whatever the **** it is) will kill us or something, but I won't give away anything juicy.
I finished way sooner than I thought I was too, but that's cool, gave me time to doodle.
By David on 08/05/2008
I thought the multiple choice was pretty easy. The essays are another story. I was smart and decided to spend one of the two hours only on the essay where you analyze a poem (in my case comparing two poems via the characteristics of the speaker and their view of the world) and left the final hour to plan and write two essays...I did finish though. My essays got progressively shorter, haha.
I think I did well though, I had some good analysis and made sure things were clear so hopefully that counts for something.
You got Form A right? I think I got Form B since I'm international.
I think I did well though, I had some good analysis and made sure things were clear so hopefully that counts for something.
You got Form A right? I think I got Form B since I'm international.
By Angus0000 on 08/05/2008
Wow I didn't know there were 3 hours for the essays. That ought to make it a lot easier when I take my alternate.
By Gibble00 on 09/05/2008
| QUOTE (1colonel1 @ May 08, 2008 11:23 pm) |
| I thought the multiple choice was pretty easy. The essays are another story. I was smart and decided to spend one of the two hours only on the essay where you analyze a poem (in my case comparing two poems via the characteristics of the speaker and their view of the world) and left the final hour to plan and write two essays...I did finish though. My essays got progressively shorter, haha. I think I did well though, I had some good analysis and made sure things were clear so hopefully that counts for something. You got Form A right? I think I got Form B since I'm international. |
Uh, I don't remember it being a From A or B.
I spent pretty much the recommended amount of time on each essay.
By David on 09/05/2008
I'm never able to do that...no idea why.
By pur3laugh on 09/05/2008
I hope your exams went well. I'm sure you did a great job. Take great care. 
By Isildurs_Son on 10/05/2008
I took this last Thursday too, pretty easy. I don't know why you would need to study, the format is very similar to AP Comp & English, and you only need a 4 for most schools, a 3 for most public schools too.
There also wasn't three hours for the essays, only suggested time of 40minutes each for a total of 120 minutes.
There also wasn't three hours for the essays, only suggested time of 40minutes each for a total of 120 minutes.
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