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AP Language and Composition
Multiple-Choice Portion
AP Multi-Choice Format
60 min. for 54 questions5-7 passages = 8-12 min. per
passage1-2 min. per question
2 types of questions
Big PictureWhat is the gist of the passage?
DetailsPoint to specific lines/ words in the text.
Big Picture Questions
These types of questions ask students to: Characterize the speaker’s tone, style or
attitude as a whole. Fit particular details into the “big picture” or
passage as a whole. Interpret a word based on context, tone, style,
or attitude of the passage as a whole.
**Big Picture questions appear at the beginning and end of each section**
Big Picture Example
1. The author of this passage is most likely (A) a scientific researcher (B) a lexicographer (C) a historian (D) a sociologist (E) a teacher
Detailed Questions
1. These questions ask students to refer back to specific lines in the passage
2. These questions may also ask you to reevaluate the passage as a whole.
Tricks: Read the sentence before and the
sentence after Only read this part of the passage – DO
NOT reread the whole piece (too time consuming)
Details Example
4. Which word from the passage gives the clearest indication as to where the author encountered the process of upknocking? (A) entry (line 13) (B) novel (line 7) (C) schooling (line 3) (D) employment (line 10) (E) clients (line 12)
Strategies: How to approach the questions
1. 2 Pass System
2. POE (Process of Elimination)
2 Pass System
PASS #1: Answer easy questions
first and circle hard questions
PASS #2: Time permitting, go back
through the passage taking time to
answer the more difficult questions
More 2 PASS SYSTEM
Keep track of you timing! If you have 8-12 minutes per passage. 1-2 minutes per question
***Each question is worth the same number of points***
POE (Process of Elimination)
Cross out answers you know are wrong
Circle best guess of the remaining choices
Guessing aggressively = increased chances for
success!
REVIEW
BIG PICTURE. Read for the overall gist of the passage: author’s goal, tone, and point of view.
DETAILS. Reread lines before and after the lines indicated as part of the question.
2 PASS SYSTEM. Answer easy questions first, circle the hard questions. PACE YOURSELF!
POE (Process of Elimination). Eliminate obviously wrong answers. GUESS AGGRESSIVELY!
Pair/Share
Turn to the person next to you. 1. Explain the format of the AP Multiple-
Choice Test. 2. Explain the two types of questions. 3. Explain two strategies for attacking
these questions.
Let’s practice together!
8 question passage
10 min. to complete the passage Read the entire passage first Label each question (BP) Big Picture
or (D) Details Use 2 Pass System and POE (Process
of Elimination) to answer the questions
With your partner, come to consensus.
4-3-2-1 Scoring Scale
Identified question type correctlyUsed 2 PASS SYSTEMUsed POE (Process of Elimination)
4 – 8-7 questions3 – 6-5 questions2 – 4-3 questions1 – 2-1 questions
Try it on your own!
Homework: Label each question Big Picture (BP) or
Details (D) Use 2 Pass System and POE (Process of
Elimination) to answer the questions
Time yourself!▪ 13 minutes to complete the passage
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