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And...I havn't studied at all. Literally. All i know is that its on english, that there is a multiple choice, and that the MC is followed by three essays with 40 minutes each.

...Any tips before I go to bed?

There's an AP test for the English Language? I think you've put a typo there, or something.

wingin an AP test. Booyah, that's the only way to go

There's an AP test for the English Language? I think you've put a typo there, or something.

The AP English Language and Composition test.

Its not a test on speaking english. Just like english class isnt to learn to speak english.

Is it English Literature? I may be able to help as I got a 5 on that. First of all when you have to write the essays, read the question and the material completely. Take a minute to organize your thoughts into a coherent idea. When you begin do not make your opening paragraph an introduction. Make the first or second sentence your thesis statement and start analyzing the material immediately. Don't use big fancy words just to use them, it is better to clearly state what you mean than to make it look super "intelligent." Also BS is your friend, use it wisely though.

Is it English Literature? I may be able to help as I got a 5 on that. First of all when you have to write the essays, read the question and the material completely. Take a minute to organize your thoughts into a coherent idea. When you begin do not make your opening paragraph an introduction. Make the first or second sentence your thesis statement and start analyzing the material immediately. Don't use big fancy words just to use them, it is better to clearly state what you mean than to make it look super "intelligent." Also BS is your friend, use it wisely though.

I know general AP strategies, im fully prepared for the US History AP test, and Im in English III Honors, so I know a fair deal about english.... Im just not ready for the specifics about the test.

So this is the class where you read a book or some articles and then they test you on what you read, right? That stuff is easy. I always aced it. If you read the stuff then you shouldn't have any trouble. Multiple choice always jogs your memory when you're desperate (unless you're one of those unfortunate people that fall to pieces when you're desperate). For the writing portion, be general and remember to use correct punctuation. One paragraph tells them what you'll tell them, three paragraphs tell them and give reasons that support what you're telling them, and the last tells them what you told them. Easy as pie as long as you read the books the teacher gave you during class.

But you said it's on english. You mean proper grammar? That's even easier. You can't fail a multiple choice test on that. Not if you're the kind of person that would post on this forum, anyway.

I know general AP strategies, im fully prepared for the US History AP test, and Im in English III Honors, so I know a fair deal about english.... Im just not ready for the specifics about the test.

Do you have an idea of what the specifics will be?

So this is the class where you read a book or some articles and then they test you on what you read, right? That stuff is easy. I always aced it. If you read the stuff then you shouldn't have any trouble. Multiple choice always jogs your memory when you're desperate (unless you're one of those unfortunate people that fall to pieces when you're desperate). For the writing portion, be general and remember to use correct punctuation. One paragraph tells them what you'll tell them, three paragraphs tell them and give reasons that support what you're telling them, and the last tells them what you told them. Easy as pie as long as you read the books the teacher gave you during class.

But you said it's on english. You mean proper grammar? That's even easier. You can't fail a multiple choice test on that. Not if you're the kind of person that would post on this forum, anyway.



Do you have an idea of what the specifics will be?

Analysis of types of writing, and stuff, I guess. I literally havn't studied anything on this, except for a few basic things.

I took the AP English Literature exam and got a 5. I'm not the most attentive and careful test-taker, so I'm sure if I of all people was able to do well, you will do just fine.

Analysis of types of writing, and stuff, I guess. I literally havn't studied anything on this, except for a few basic things.

Like explaining the properties of poetry, prose, articles, and such? Just remember key words like tempo, meter, rhythm, plot, characterization, theme (God, I hate finding themes in stories), setting, and so on. I suppose it might help to know specifics about each though. In that regard you can't bullshit.

It seems like all, or most of the essays, call for analysing a piece of writing, and writing about the rhetorical strategies used...

What's truly sad about English class, especially those which involve compositional type of work, is the inordinate amount of emphasis on quantity over quality. Stupid shit like word counts, # of pages, etc winds up teaching you how to be a bag of wind (at least on pen and paper). You've no doubt learned how to use 3-4 sentences to say what could have been easily summed up using only 1.

Try your best to forget this practice after you fulfilled your English credit hours in college. In the business world, being overly wordy is a hindrance. You'll have to unlearn everything you learned in English class once you take your first technical writing course.

I've got the AP world history test on tuesday and the AP US history one on thursday - any suggestions/past wisdom?

I've got the AP world history test on tuesday and the AP US history one on thursday - any suggestions/past wisdom?

Your US one is thursday? Mine is friday...

Just know the info for the MC, and dont skip any questions unless you absolutly have no clue. Do the DBQ first, and BS it with lots of documents, lots of analysis, and a little outside info if you can. FRQ's, pick the question you have the most outside info about, and squeeze these questions for as much info as possible.

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