AP English Literature and Composition
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Exam Overview
The AP English Literature and Composition Exam will test your understanding of the literary concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to analyze texts and develop written arguments based on your interpretations.
Wed, May 4, 2022,
8 AM Local
This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam.
55 questions 1hr 45% of Score
3 questions 2hrs 55% of Score
In the free-response section, you’ll respond to three questions from the following categories with written answers:
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2021 AP English Literature and Composition Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information
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2021 AP English Literature and Composition Free-Response Questions
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2021 AP English Literature and Composition Scoring Guidelines
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2021 AP English Literature and Composition Samples Responses Question 1
2021 AP English Literature and Composition Samples Responses Question 2
2021 AP English Literature and Composition Samples Responses Question 3
2021 AP English Literature and Composition Score Distributions
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