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CliffsAP English Language and Composition, 2nd Edition introduces you to the exam format and grading scale along with detailed analysis of question types and answers. It includes four full-length practice exams with full explanations for all multiple-choice answers and sample essay responses with analysis.

To really make your advanced level of study pay off, learn how to take the test in a way that will earn you the most credit. This guide to the AP English Language and Composition Examination will help you maximize the fruits of your study.

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 2 edition (January 2, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764586858
ISBN-13: 978-0764586859
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

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5.0 out of 5 stars The ONLY book you'll need, October 12, 2003

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This book is definitely the only book necessary for the AP English Language and Composition exam. Especially important for the multiple choice section of the exam, is knowledge of literary term definitions. This book has a short section devoted to clear and coherent definitions of such terms. The other part of the exam consists of writing three essays. While a book cannot teach how to write, this book does an excellent job of helping the test-taker understand what the essay question is asking, and how to answer it. Each essay question is followed by sample essays, and explanations of how each was scored. This book is absolutely essential for the exam, and it helped me get a 5.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent prep book, August 29, 2004

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I basically took the AP Lang exam using only this book to prepare, and I scored a 5. I did walk into it with pretty developed writing skills, but this book helped me understand and improve my literary analysis. I did about ten of the sample essays and one of the multiple choice sections in the practice tests. The student written essays are helpful; the high scoring ones give you a good idea of what the scorers are looking for.
The main thing to keep in mind on the AP Lang test is sounding intelligent is most important, even if your points are simple. As Oscar Wilde so eloquently put it, "In matters of great importance, style, not sincerity, is what really matters."

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad. I managed to get a 4 using this book only., December 5, 2004

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I'll be honest. I think I was well prepared for AP exam way before reading this book. I've had hardcore Honors English 2 to help prep me for the AP class.

I didn't use this book till the week before the exam. The multiple choice questions were nothing like the ones on the AP exam, which I thought were easier than the ones in the book. If you really want to do well on AP exam, just do the multiple choice and see what you missed. I scored low on each exam (missed 10 or so) and didnt grade myself on the essays.

The good parts of the book are the comprehensive review of glossary terms and the section on writing the essay. AP English is the easiest AP exam to prep for. You don't necessarily need the AP class. You just need to know literary terms and how to write concisely. Overall, 4 stars for getting me the 4 on the AP exam. For the most part, most people in my class got 4s and I dont necessarily think it has to do with the book, but I think if you need practice, this is a decent book.

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