George Ehrenhaft - AP English Literature and Composition Premium, 2022-2023: 8 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice

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During his thirty-plus years as a high school English teacher, George Ehrenhaft introduced many hundreds of students to the riches of literature. He aimed to show how plot, character, and voice serve not only as a means to convey what authors and poets hope to say in their writings but also, more important, to stimulate students to explore their own nature and discover thoughts and feelings residing within themselves. In short, he aimed to stimulate students not only to aim for 5s on AP exams but to engage in a lifelong quest to learn what it means to be human.

In addition to AP books on literature and language, he has written books on ACT and SAT preparation, on English grammar, on writing college application essays, and based on his personal experienceof all thingson the joys and frustrations of being a do-it-yourself home builder.

Most readers of this book are either currently taking an AP English course or about to begin one. If that describes you, this book can accompany you as a friendly and informed companion between now and May, when AP exams are given. Use it as a supplement to classwork. Refer to it often as a way to reinforce what youve learned. Let it tutor you on matters that youve found elusive or hard to master. You might ask an AP teacher who knows your strengths and weaknesses to recommend parts of the book to study.

First, take the Diagnostic Test to gain an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. It is a complete test with answer explanations and includes rubrics for the essay questions.

As stated above, this book includes the right amount of review that fully aligns with the six big ideas and nine units of study for short fiction, poetry, and longer fiction. In addition, each chapter contains samples and practice.

The final section of the book offers the opportunity to take four full-length practice tests that include all question types found on the actual exam. A comprehensive answer explanation is provided for each multiple-choice question, and a sample essay and rubric are provided for all writing. Take all of the practice tests, of course. Theyre meant to give you that extra edge that turns a good AP score into a better one.

There are three full-length online practice exams. You may take these exams in practice (untimed) mode or in timed mode. All questions include answer explanations.

This review book highlights the key concepts in each unit and explains them by giving content and examples. How you use the book depends on how your school offers the course. Nevertheless, by following the strategies and by taking the practice tests, you will have an indication of how well you will do on the actual exam. As you prepare for the exam, study each chapter of this book, take the practice tests, and check your answers. Revel in the correct ones but let the wrong answers steer you to sections of the book for you to review. Then in May, take the exam with confidence. Ill be rooting for you on test day!

Best of luck,

George Ehrenhaft

Many of your fellow teachers use this book as a resource. It can lighten your load because it contains a great deal of what an AP Lit course typically contains, including selected reading passages, important literary terminology, analyses of prose and poetry, sample essays with evaluations, exam questions, and several AP tests with answers fully explained. The literature discussed in these pages may or may not already be a part of your AP course. Questions and answers throughout the book are intended to stimulate thinking and inspire students to write the kinds of in-depth analyses required on AP exams. Naturally, I hope you find this book helpful. If you have ideas for revising it for future editions, please send me a note via the publisher.

To reach your goal of on the AP English Literature and Composition exam, here are five essentials you MUST do: