Arco Master the Ap English Language & Composition Test 2002

by Arco Publishing

• ISBN13: 9780768907391
• ISBN10: 076890739X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-15
• Publisher: Arco (Peterson's)

Summary

Blending together practice tests and exercises with detailed subject matter review, this exceptional study tool succinctly targets the writing and grammar skills measured on the test taken by more than 76,000 seniors each year.

Table of Contents

PART I: OVERVIEW OF THE AP TEST IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION	1	(14)
What is the Advanced Placement Program?	1	(1)
The Two Types of Advanced Placement Exams in English	2	(1)
The Format of the AP English Language and Composition Exam	3	(3)
The Multiple-Choice Section	3	(1)
The Essay Section	4	(2)
Overview of the Scoring System	6	(3)
How Essays are Scored	6	(1)
General Essay Grading Rubric	6	(2)
Specific Essay Grading Rubric	8	(1)
The Multiple-Choice Questions: Should You Guess?	9	(1)
Preparing to Take the Examination	10	(1)
FAQs: Sure-Fire Test-Taking Strategies for Success on the AP English Language and Composition Exam	10	(4)
For Additional Information	14	(1)
PART II: DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ANSWER KEY	15	(34)
PART III: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS ON THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS	49	(34)
FAQs: The Multiple-Choice Section of the AP English Language and Composition Exam	51	(1)
Overall Multiple-Choice Guidelines: Top Ten Hints for Scoring High on Multiple-Choice Questions	52	(1)
Answering Multiple-Choice AP Questions on Comprehension	53	(5)
Techniques for Identifying an Implied Main Idea	54	(1)
Sample Passages and Questions	55	(3)
Answering Multiple-Choice Vocabulary Questions	58	(2)
Answering Questions on Organization/Structure	60	(2)
Organization of Fiction	60	(1)
Organization of Nonfiction	60	(2)
Sample Passages and Questions	61	(1)
Answering Multiple-Choice Questions on Rhetorical Strategies/Style	62	(11)
Question Format	62	(1)
Diction	63	(3)
Denotation and Connotation	64	(1)
Sample Passages and Qu. H. Brodke	64	(2)
Sentence Length and Structure	66	(1)
Voice and Parallelism	67	(2)
Sample Passage and Questions	68	(1)
Figures of Speech	69	(1)
Sample Passage and Questions	69	(1)
Tone and Mood	70	(3)
Sample Passages and Questions	71	(2)
Practice Multiple-Choice Passages and Questions	73	(10)
Passage 1	73	(4)
Passage 2	77	(6)
PART IV: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS ON THE ESSAY QUESTIONS	83	(40)
Overall Essay Guidelines: Top Ten Hints for High-Scoring Essays	83	(3)
The Basic Expository Question	86	(2)
How to Analyze	86	(1)
Review Rhetorical Strategies	86	(1)
Model Questions	87	(1)
Writing an Expository Essay	88	(2)
Using Compare and Contrast	88	(1)
Using Cause and Effect	89	(1)
Using Order of Importance	90	(1)
Five-Step Method to a High Score	90	(1)
Sample Expository Questions and Model Responses	91	(7)
Sample 1	91	(4)
Sample 2	95	(3)
Practice Expository Essay Questions	98	(2)
The Basic Persuasive Question	100	(2)
How to Evaluate	100	(1)
Model Questions	101	(1)
Writing a Persuasive Essay	102	(5)
Appeal to Reason	102	(2)
Appeal to Ethics	104	(1)
Appeal to Emotion	105	(1)
Acknowledging the Opposition	105	(1)
Logical Fallacies	106	(1)
Five-Step Method to a High Score	107	(1)
Sample Persuasive Passage Essay Questions and Model Responses	107	(13)
Sample 1	107	(5)
Sample 2	112	(4)
Sample 3	116	(4)
Practice Persuasive Essay Questions	120	(3)
PART V: ADDITIONAL PRACTICE TESTS	123	(110)
Test 1 and Answer Key	124	(27)
Test 2 and Answer Key	151	(28)
Test 3 and Answer Key	179	(26)
Test 4 and Answer Key	205	(28)
PART VI: GLOSSARY OF LITERARY TERMS	233	(24)
PART VII: GUIDE TO GRAMMAR AND USAGE	257