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Overview
Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject. AP English Literature & Composition Crash Course gives you:
Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know
Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP English Literature & Composition course description outline and actual AP test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our easy-to-read format covers: major literary periods, concepts, authors, and elements in English Literature. It shows you how to interpret reading passages and write clear, intelligent essays that meet AP standards.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Written by an AP English teacher, the author shares her detailed question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following her expert advice, you can boost your overall point score.
Take REA’s Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go online and test what you’ve learned. Our full-length practice exam features timed testing, detailed answers, and automatic scoring. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP exam, so you know you’re studying the smart way.
Whether you’re cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exam – this is one study guide every AP English Literature student must have!
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780738666051 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Research & Education Association |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2013 |
| Series: | Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course Series |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 240 |
| File size: | 2 MB |
| Age Range: | 15 - 17 Years |
About the Author
Ms. Hogue received her B.A. in English, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She earned her M.A. in Education from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and her M.S. in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She is interested in promoting technology and web resources in the classroom and maintains a website (www.mshogue.com) for that purpose. Ms. Hogue is also the author of REA's AP English Language and Composition Crash Course.
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
REA’s AP English Literature and Composition Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based on a careful analysis of the AP English Literature and Composition Course Description outline and actual AP test questions.
Written by an AP English teacher, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the major elements of literature and provides expert advice on writing essays. The targeted review chapters prepare students for the exam by focusing on the important topics tested on the AP English Literature and Composition exam.
Unlike other test preps, REA’s AP English Literature and Composition Crash Course gives you a review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order to ace the exam. The review chapters offer you a concise way to learn all the important AP material before the test.
The introduction discusses the keys for success and shows you strategies to help you build your overall point score. Part Two is an overview of the basic elements of literature. The chapters focus on fiction, poetry, and language, and provide a handy summary of literary periods, authors, and concepts.
In Part Three, the author shows you how to interpret reading passages and explains literary themes. Part Four is devoted exclusively to essay writing. Our review of essay basics and an in-depth analysis of an essay prompt will help you improve your composition skills. Part Five gives you expert advice on how to master the multiple-choice section of the AP English Literature and Composition exam. The author explains the types of questions asked in the multiple-choice section, and offers strategies for success that will help you raise your point score.
No matter how or when you prepare for the AP English Literature and Composition exam, REA’s Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can boost your score!
If you would like to assess your test-readiness for the AP English Literature and Composition exam after studying this Crash Course, you can access a complimentary full-length AP English Literature and Composition practice exam at www.rea.com/crashcourse. This true-to-format test includes detailed explanations of answers and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual AP exam.
Good luck on your AP English Literature and Composition exam!
Table of Contents
About This Book v
About Our Author vi
Acknowledgments vi
Part I Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Keys for Success on the AP English Literature and Composition Exam 3
Chapter 2 Students' Tools: What You Bring to Your Own Success 9
Part II Elements of Literature and More 13
Chapter 3 Summary of Literary Periods, Concepts, and Authors 15
Chapter 4 Summary of Literary Texts 29
Chapter 5 Six Elements of Style 73
Chapter 6 Basic Elements of Fiction & Drama 91
Chapter 7 Basic Elements of Poetry 99
Chapter 8 Basic Elements of Language 117
Chapter 9 Mastering Difficult Vocabulary 127
Part III Interpreting Reading Passages 135
Chapter 10 Engaged and Active Reading 137
Chapter 11 Understanding Literary Analysis 147
Chapter 12 So What? Understanding Literary Themes 161
Chapter 13 Point of View: From Whose Perspective? 167
Part IV Essay Insights 175
Chapter 14 Free-Response Questions: A Prompt Analysis 177
Chapter 15 Essay Basics 191
Chapter 16 An Analytical Approach to Essay Improvement 211
Chapter 17 Summary of Essay Tips 221
Part V Mastering the Multiple-Choice Section 225
Chapter 18 Strategies for Success on the Multiple-Choice Section 227
Chapter 19 Types of Questions in the Multiple-Choice Section 231