📚AP English Literature
📌 Exam Date: May 3, 2023
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Cram Finales
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Study Guides
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Practice Questions
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AP Cheatsheets
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Study Plans
Study Guides by Unit
Unit 1 Overview: Introduction to Short Fiction
3 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Interpreting the role of character in fiction
6 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Identifying and interpreting setting
5 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Understanding how a story’s structure affects interpretations
6 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Understanding and interpreting a narrator’s perspective
6 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Reading texts literally and figuratively
4 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Unit 2 Overview: Introduction to Poetry
2 min read
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written by Ariella Ramjohn
Identifying characters in poetry
3 min read
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written by Ariella Ramjohn
Understanding & interpreting meaning in poetic structure
3 min read
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written by Ariella Ramjohn
Analyzing word choice to find meaning
3 min read
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written by Ariella Ramjohn
Identifying techniques in poetry to analyze literary works
3 min read
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written by Ariella Ramjohn
Unit 3 Overview: Introduction to Longer Fiction and Drama
4 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Interpreting character description and perspective
5 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Character evolution throughout a narrative
4 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Conflict and plot development
4 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Interpreting symbolism
3 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Identifying evidence and supporting literary arguments
6 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Unit 4 Overview: Character, Conflict, and Storytelling
2 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Protagonists, antagonists, character relationships, and conflict
7 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Character interactions with setting and its significance
4 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Archetypes in literature
6 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Types of narration like stream of consciousness
4 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Narrative distance, tone, and perspective
6 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Unit 5 Overview: Structure and Figurative Language
2 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Traits of closed and open structures in poetry
9 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Use of techniques like imagery and hyperbole
7 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Types of comparisons in poetry including personification and allusion
5 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Identifying and interpreting extended metaphors
3 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Unit 6 Overview: Literary Techniques in Longer Works
4 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Interpreting foil characters
3 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Understanding and interpreting character complexity
5 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Understanding nonlinear narrative structures like flashbacks and foreshadowing
4 min read
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written by Minna Chow
The effect of narrative tone and bias on reading
3 min read
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written by Ariella Ramjohn
Characters as symbols, metaphors, and archetypes
3 min read
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written by Ariella Ramjohn
Unit 7 Overview: Societal and Historical Context
4 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Sudden and more gradual change in characters
3 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Epiphany as a driver of plot
3 min read
Relationships between characters and groups
4 min read
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written by Minna Chow
Character interactions with changing and contrasting settings
2 min read
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written by Minna Chow
The significance of the pacing of a narrative
5 min read
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written by Sylvia Rodriguez
Unit 8 Overview
3 min read
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written by Sylvia Rodriguez
Looking at Punctuation and Structural Patterns
6 min read
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written by Sylvia Rodriguez
Interpreting juxtaposition, paradox, and irony
7 min read
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written by Sylvia Rodriguez
How ambiguity can allow for various interpretations
5 min read
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written by Sylvia Rodriguez
Identifying symbols, conceits, and allusions
6 min read
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written by Sylvia Rodriguez
Learning proper attribution and citation in literary analysis
4 min read
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written by Sylvia Rodriguez
Unit 9 Overview: Nuanced Analysis
2 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Looking at a character’s response to the resolution of a narrative
8 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Suspense, resolution, and plot development
6 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Narrative inconsistencies and contrasting perspectives
4 min read
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written by ChristineLing
Additional Resources
Intro to AP Lit for Teachers - Slides
written by Candace Moore
Intro to AP Lit for Teachers
written by Candace Moore
What Lit Is: Exam and Course Overview
written by Laura Walton
What Lit Is: Exam and Course Overview - Slides
written by Laura Walton
AP Exam Format and Strategies
written by gayatri aluri
Multiple Choice Questions (Poetry I)
3 min read
MC Answers and Review (Short Fiction II)
5 min read
English Literature Multiple Choice
4 min read
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written by Candace Moore
AP Lit: Poetry Overview
6 min read
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written by Candace Moore
AP Literature - Theme Statements and Thesis Statements
written by Candace Moore
AP Lit - Annotating for Understanding - Slides
written by Naderia Wade
AP Lit - Annotating for Understanding
written by Naderia Wade
Complexity of Poetry - Slides
written by Candace Moore
Complexity of Poetry
written by Candace Moore
AP Lit Prose Analysis Practice Essays & Feedback
26 min read
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written by Candace Moore
Short Fiction Overview
17 min read
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written by Laura Walton
AP Lit Prose Analysis Practice Prompt Answers & Feedback: Fahrenheit 451 (Diction)
18 min read
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written by Candace Moore
FRQ 2: Prose Analysis
6 min read
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written by Athena_Codes
AP Lit Prose Analysis: Practice Prompt Samples & Feedback
9 min read
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written by Candace Moore
Creating a Short Fiction "Boot Camp"
written by Candace Moore
Characters and Relationships
written by Candace Moore
Characters and Relationships - Slides
written by Candace Moore
Finding Theme Through Characterization
written by Laura Walton
Annotating for Analysis, Part 2
written by Naderia Wade
Annotating for Analysis, Part 2 - Slides
written by Naderia Wade
Figurative Language and Function - Slides
written by Laura Walton
AP Lit Reading List
10 min read
What is Classic Literature?
3 min read
How Can I Be Prepared for the AP English Literature FRQs?
5 min read
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written by Samantha Himegarner
Best AP English Literature Quizlet Decks by Unit
6 min read
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written by Brandon Wu
2022 AP English Literature Exam Guide
12 min read
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written by A Q
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and AP Lit
written by Candace Moore
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and AP Lit - Slides
written by Candace Moore
Literary Device Review
written by Laura Walton
Literary Device Review - Slides
written by Laura Walton
Breaking Down an Exam Prompt - Slides
written by Laura Walton
Final Review: Tips and Tricks - Slides
written by Laura Walton
Final Review: Tips and Tricks
written by Laura Walton
🎉NMSI AP Reader Chat: English Literature
written by Rebecca Burnett
🌶️ AP Lit Cram Review: Long Fiction I
written by Kevin Coughlin
AP English Literature Cram Unit 1: Short Fiction I
written by Kevin Coughlin
🌶️ AP Lit Cram Review: Unit 2: Poetry I
written by Kevin Coughlin
AP English Literature Cram Unit 2: Poetry I
written by Kevin Coughlin
AP English Literature Cram Unit 3: Longer Fiction or Drama I
written by Kevin Coughlin
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