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Cracking the AP English Literature, 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) [Paperback]

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College Test Prep January 29, 2002
The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP English Literature exam is very different from getting straight As in school. The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about english literature--only the techniques they'll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the AP English Literature, TPR will teach test takers how to think like the test makers and

• Ace the reading passage questions by using clues in the answer choices
• Conquer difficult poetry and prose passages by zeroing in on the main idea
• Safeguard against traps that can lower scores
• Score higher by learning the essential concepts from TPR's new glossary of literary terms

This book includes 2 full-length, simulated AP English Literature exams. All of The Princeton Review practice test questions are like the ones test takers will see on the actual exam, and every solution is fully explained.

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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP English Literature exam is very different from getting straight As in school. The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about english literature--only the techniques they'll need to score higher on the exam. There?s a big difference. In Cracking the AP English Literature, TPR will teach test takers how to think like the test makers and

? Ace the reading passage questions by using clues in the answer choices
? Conquer difficult poetry and prose passages by zeroing in on the main idea
? Safeguard against traps that can lower scores
? Score higher by learning the essential concepts from TPR's new glossary of literary terms

This book includes 2 full-length, simulated AP English Literature exams. All of The Princeton Review practice test questions are like the ones test takers will see on the actual exam, and every solution is fully explained.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton Review (January 29, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375762256
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375762253
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,074,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide, February 23, 2003
This review is from: Cracking the AP English Literature, 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)
I have been an AP English teacher for five years, and I believe that this book is very useful. It is written in a very simple, easy-to-understand format. It is definitely not a book that would turn students off. There were two things I found out that I never knew before. There's a neat graph that has multiple choice questions on one axis and essay questions (average scores) on the other, so you can see how well you need to do on each part to get a 3 or above. I also appreciated the explanation of the multiple choice test. You get a point for a right answer, no points for a blank, and a deduction of 1/4 point for a wrong answer.
I honestly don't see why the person gave this guide a 1. It is not bad at all. It says right on it that there are "only" two practice tests. If you want more, you can get the Barron's, AP Cliffs Notes, and other guides as a supplement. Her complaint is a bit like someone who buys a Madonna greatest hits cd, then complains that there are no "new songs." Totally illogical. You should at least get this book out of the library.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and to the point., July 4, 2002
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This review is from: Cracking the AP English Literature, 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)
This was a useful book that didn't go too far and beyond the basics of the AP English test. The test taking tips were ones that I never heard from my teacher and they made a lot of sense. I improved my multiple chocie score considerably by following the system in this book. As for the essay portion I'm not sure if this book, or any book, can help with any more than structure and grammer. You need to know how to write the AP essays on your own. This book can help you boost your essay scores, NOT teach you how to write one (it says that right in the book).
Overall, it was VERY helpful, and I would recomend getting it at least a month ahead of time, if not more. ---afterthought-I wish I had got the book at like 2 months before, I was disappointed I only got a 3 :(
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1.0 out of 5 stars HORRIBLE, April 30, 2005
This review is from: Cracking the AP English Literature, 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)
I am an AP english student, and used this book, it is pointless. It is full of jokes and meaningless BS that doesnt help. I would recommend the CliffNotes AP Prep GUide. Even though the CliffNotes are not good for most APs, it is great for the AP English Exam. I definetly know that the Cliffs got me a 4. While taking the test, I literally used nothing from the Princeton Review book, the Cliffs helped the most.
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