AP English Language

Develop effective exam skills that will help you tackle the free response and multiple choice questions of AP English Language and Composition exam. We'll also give you useful tips and tricks for writing strong essays and answering MCQs with speed and accuracy.

Exam Skills

How to Outline an Essay

Pre-AP English Language and Composition

AP Language Exam Overview

AP Language Exam Overview - Slides

AP English Language Pacing Guide (Year-long)

New Rubrics!

AP Lang Exam Day Game Planning

AP English Language Free Response Help

Reasoning and Organization MC Answers

🎉NMSI AP Reader Chat: English Language

Varying Sentence Structure

Reasoning and Organization Multiple Choice Questions

What Is Sophistication?

What Is Sophistication? - Slides

The September Current Events You Need to Know

2022 AP English Language Multiple Choice Help (MCQ)

AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Essay Practice

The September Current Events You Need to Know - Slides

Using Sophisticated Diction

Overcome the synthesis essay in AP English Language and Composition exam! We will guide you through the exam structure, scoring rubrics, creating an outline, and managing your time, Supplemented with practice prompts, we give tips on showing sophistication and devloping your introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion. 

Exam Review - Synthesis Essay

Synthesis, Part II - Begin your argument

Synthesis Review: Conclusion Paragraphs

Synthesis Review: Conclusion Paragraphs - Slides

Synthesis Review: Introduction Paragraphs

Synthesis, Part II - Begin your argument - Slides

Synthesis, Part V - Conclusions: Bring it Full Circle

Synthesis Review: Body Paragraphs

Synthesis, Part III - Control the Sources

Argument and Synthesis Review: Addressing Counterarguments

Argument and Synthesis Review: Addressing Counterarguments - Slides

Synthesis, Part I - Annotating Sources

Synthesis 1 (Artificial Intelligence)

Synthesis, Part IV - Embedding Quotes

Synthesis, Part III - Control the Sources - Slides

Synthesis Overview

Student Essay Review

Synthesis Review: Body Paragraphs - Slides

Synthesis 2 (Universal Basic Income)

Synthesis, Part I - Annotating Sources - Slides

Synthesis Review: Introduction Paragraphs - Slides

Synthesis Overview - Slides

What Is Synthesis?

Let's conquer the rhetorical analysis in AP English Language and Composition exam with our guides on exam structure, scoring rubrics, creating an outline, and managing your time. Along with practice prompts, we give tips on showing sophistication and developing your introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion. 

Exam Review - Rhetorical Analysis Essay

Rhetorical Analysis 1 (Abraham Lincoln)

Rhetorical Triangle

How to Find Rhetorical Strategies

Rhetorical Analysis Review and Practice

Rhetorical Analysis Review and Practice - Slides

Rhetorical Analysis 2 (Sojourner Truth)

Effective Conclusions

Argument: Raising Your Evidence and Commentary Score

Final Composition Multiple Choice Review! - Slides

Rhetorical Analysis - Identifying What's Worth Analyzing

Rhetorical Analysis Live Essay Feedback

Rhetorical Analysis Live Essay Feedback - Slides

Satire and Fallacies

Rhetorical Analysis: Raising Your Sophistication Score

Rhetorical Analysis - Raising Your Sophistication ScoreSlides

Rhetorical Analysis Modeling - Using the 

Rhetorical Analysis Organization and Timing

Rhetorical Analysis, Part VI - Embedding Quotes

Rhetorical Analysis, Part V - Body Paragraphs

Rhetorical Analysis, Part III - This is not a matching game!

Analyze the Mindset of the Audience

Analyze the Mindset of the Audience - Slides

Rhetorical Analysis Conclusion Paragraphs

Rhetorical Analysis Conclusion Paragraphs - Stream Slides

Embedding Quotes in Rhetorical Analysis

Rhetorical Analysis: Raising Your Evidence and Commentary Score

Rhetorical Analysis, Part II - Thesis Statements

Rhetorical Analysis Q&A/Practice

Presentation Slides

Rhetorical Analysis, Part IV - Intro Paragraphs

Rhetorical Analysis Essay How-To

Rhetorical Analysis: Raising Your Evidence and Commentary Score - Stream Slides

Rhetorical Analysis Body Paragraphs

October Article of the Month

October Article of the Month - Slides

How to Answer AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis FRQs

Rhetorical Analysis Practice Essay

Rhetorical Analysis Kahoot

Outlining a Rhetorical Analysis essay

Outlining RA Essay - Slides

Rhetorical Triangle - Slides

Rhetorical Analysis - Identifying What's Worth Analyzing - Slides

Rhetorical Analysis: Raising Your Evidence and Commentary Score, part 2

Rhetorical Analysis Practice Essay Slides

Rhetorical Analysis Thesis Statements

Rhetorical Analysis Introductions

Rhetorical Analysis, Part VII - Track the Author's Argument

Reading with an Analytical Mind

Rhetorical Devices List w/ Examples

Satire and Fallacies - Slides

Rhetorical Analysis, Part I - Annotating Sources

Learn the tips and tricks to do well on the AP English Language argument essay! We guide you through the rubric and explain strategies to succeed. Discover the best ways to write your introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion through example practice essay prompts. By following our outline, you'll be prepared to write a great essay on the exam!

Exam Review - Argument Essay

Review: Argument Introduction Paragraphs

Final Argument Review

Final Argument Review - Slides

Argumentation, Part IV - Body Paragraphs

Argumentation, Part V - Conclusions

Review: Argument Conclusion Paragraphs

Argument 2 (Thomas Jefferson)

Argument 1 (Helen Keller)

Review: Argument Body Paragraphs

Review: Argument Body Paragraphs - Slides

Logical Fallacies, Part I

Review: Argument Conclusion Paragraphs - Slides

Argumentation, Part III - Intro Paragraphs

Logical Fallacies, Part II

Logical Fallacies, Part I - Slides

Argument Essay: Evidence 

Argumentation, Part V - Conclusions - Slides

Argumentation, Part II - Blending Evidence

Logical Fallacies, Part II - Slides

Argumentation, Part I - It’s a Trap!

The Foundation of Argument

Argumentation, Part IV - Body Paragraphs - Slides

Frequently Asked Questions

What important rhetorical devices do I need to know?

Why Bother with Teaching the Classics? 

Puritans, Again? In Defense of The Scarlet Letter

How Can I Get a 5 in AP English Language?

What Are the Best AP English Language Textbooks and Prep Books?

What Are the Best Quizlet Decks for AP English Language?

What Memes Are Perfect for AP English Language?

What is the definition of rhetoric?

AP English Language Self-Study and Homeschool

Is AP English Language hard? Is AP English Language worth taking?

5 Ways to Get a 5 on the AP English Language Exam

Learn how to approach the multiple choice questions in the AP English Language and Composition exam as we guide you through test stucture & timing, strategies for improving speed and accuracy, and a review of types of questions. With examples and practice, you'll be ready to ace the MCQs!

 Multiple Choice Questions

How to Improve Your Scores

Multiple Choice Practice #1

Rhetorical Analysis Multiple Choice Practice

Rhetorical Analysis Multiple Choice Practice - Slides

Composition Multiple Choice Practice

Composition Multiple Choice Practice - Slides

Multiple Choice Practice #4

Practice Multiple Choice

How to Read Like an AP Student

How to Read Like an AP Student - Slides

Multiple Choice Practice #2

English Language Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice Practice #3

Multiple Choice, Part I

How to Annotate Effectively

How to Annotate Effectively - Slides

Multiple Choice Practice #3 - Slides

Multiple Choice Questions (Claims and Evidence)

Multiple Choice, Part II

MC Answers and Review (Claims and Evidence)

Multiple Choice Practice #4 - Slides

Multiple Choice Timing and Test-Taking Strategies

Multiple Choice Questions (Style)

MC Answers and Review (Style)

MC Answers and Review (Rhetoric)

Multiple Choice Questions (Rhetoric)

Exam Reviews

2019-2020

Welcome to the Fiveable question and answer sessions for AP English Language and Composition. We will be holding comprehensive reviews in which we give students opportunites to ask questions about everything AP Lang related, so get your questions ready!

Q & A sessions

This is a comprehensive review of the major ideas of AP Language and Compostion. We'll cover everything from rhetorical analysis to argument to synthesis to multiple choice questions. With examples and practice, you'll be ready to ace the AP Lang exam! 

Big Reviews: Finals & Exam Prep

2022 AP English Language and Composition Exam Guide

Fall Semester Review (2019)

Fall Semester Review (2019) - Slides

AP Cram Sessions 2021

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: RA Reading Practice

Download AP English Language Cheat Sheet PDF Cram Chart

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: Argumentative Structures (Classical + Toulmin)

AP English Language Cram Argumentative Structures (Classical + Toulmin) 3/23

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: Argument/Synthesis Evidence and Commentary

AP English Language Cram Argument/Synthesis Evidence and Commentary

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: Test Overview and Rhetorical ASPECTS

🌶️ AP English Language Finale Watch Party Admin 2

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: RA Evidence and Commentary

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: Free response tips and tricks

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: Argument Practice (building + breaking down)

AP English Language Cram Argument Practice (building + breaking down)

🌶️ AP English Language Finale Watch Party Admin 3

AP English Language Finale 

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: Types of Claims and Line of Reasoning (Thesis Statement + Outlining)

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: MC Components part 2

AP English Language Cram MC Components part 2

AP English Language Cram Free response tips and tricks

AP English Language Cram Test Overview and Rhetorical ASPECTS

🌶️ AP English Language Finale May 11, 2021

AP English Language Cram RA Reading Practice

AP English Language Cram FRQ 3 Argument Free Response Tips and Tricks

AP English Language Cram RA Evidence and Commentary 3/20

🌶️ AP Lang Cram Review: MC Components part 1

AP English Language Cram Types of Claims and Line of Reasoning (Thesis Statement + Outlining) 3/12

AP English Language Cram MC Components part 1

AP English Language Cram Synthesis FRQ Tips and Tricks

✍🏽AP English Language - Unit 1 – Claims, Reasoning, & Evidence

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