AP Literature Exam

Definition

The AP Literature exam is an annual test administered by College Board that assesses students' understanding of literature at an advanced level. It consists of multiple-choice questions, free-response essays, and includes passages from various genres for analysis.

Related terms

Multiple-Choice Questions: Questions with several possible answers, where students must select the correct option.

Passage Analysis: The process of closely examining and interpreting a specific excerpt or passage from a literary work.

Scoring Rubric: A set of criteria used to evaluate and assign scores to student responses on the free-response section of the exam.