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Yes, you can pass the AP English Literature and Composition exam with ease! Just brush the dust off your thinking cap and get a little help from *AP English Literature and Composition For Dummies*. It gets you up to speed on all the topics and themes of the AP exam in a focused, step-by-step manner.
Beginning with an exam overview and ways to get the most out of an AP English class, this book has it all: long- and short-range planning advice, detailed chapters that discuss the four main literary genres, and two full-length practice exams — complete with detailed answer explanations and scoring guides. It helps you perfect the skills you need to get your best possible score. Two bonus appendixes provide a full list of teacher-recommended titles to choose from for the open-ended essay, as well as a quick grammar review to address the fundamentals of superior essay writing. Discover how to:
* Get familiar with the exam format and the types of questions you’ll face
* Figure out what the questions are really asking
* Maximize your score on multiple-choice questions
* Write effectively and eloquently about poetry, prose, and drama
* Prepare for paired passages and craft a clever open-ended essay
* Annotate poetry and prose like an expert

Passing the AP English Literature and Composition exam doesn’t have to be torture. Get *AP English Literature and Composition For Dummies* and find out how easy it can be.

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