English Literature and Composition (Cliffs AP) Review

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(More customer reviews)To be honest, I was never a good writer, I got a 650 on my SAT2 writing test. I didn't take the English AP Language course because I didn't like the teacher too much, so I never had any preparation for it. I didn't do any writing in my English honors class either, but we did read a lot.
I did a few multiple choice questions to familiarize myself with the types of questions they would ask, and when I read the questions and I was completely overwhelmed by the amount of technical terms I never learned like "allegory" and all that stuff, so I went to the back and memorized those terms. I read a lot of the essays in the book so I would know what they were looking for. This book helped a lot on the essay. It teaches you how to structure your essay, write up an introduction, write a pretty sentence, and do some analyzing. I didn't do any of the full-length practice tests, so I never really learned how to time myself. And during the actual test, I never reached the last passage of the multiple choice exam. I was panicking so much, I seriously thought of cancelling my score. But because I actually tried, and paid for it.. I didn't. I ended up getting a 4 on the test, which I'm really proud of.
You have to keep practice writing the essays here, that's where it really counts.

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CliffsAP study guides help you gain an edge on Advanced Placement* exams. Review exercises, realistic practice exams, and effective test-taking strategies are the key to calmer nerves and higher AP* scores.
CliffsAP English Literature and Composition is for students who are enrolled in AP English or who are preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination in English Literature and Composition. Inside, you'll find hints for answering the essay and multiple-choice sections, a clear explanation of the exam format, a look at how exams are graded, and more:
Six full-length practice tests
An in-depth look at the types of literature covered by the exam
Study strategies to help you prepare
Comparison of this exam to the AP Language and Composition exam
Explanation of how AP exams relate to college credits

Sample questions (and answers!) and practice tests give you the best preparation bang for your buck, so that you'll have plenty of time left to read more of the literature that this exam is really all about. CliffsAP English Literature and Composition includes the following material to help you succeed:
Poetry and prose analysis techniques
Sample student essays
How to approach the open essay question
Definitions and terms used in AP Literature exams
Actual passages used in previous exams
Recommended authors to study for the exam

This comprehensive guide offers a thorough review of key concepts and detailed answer explanations. It's all you need to do your best — and get the college credits you deserve.
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