AP English Language and Composition - Those who got 5s please respond.

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<p>Hi, I'm gonna be taking ap english lang and comp. What book is the best to prepare with?</p>

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<p>No book... </p>

<p>Use your brain.</p>

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<p>Language is one of those subjects where you can't really "teach" yourself per se. Just practice, practice, practice. Write essays with the released ones on the college board website. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Does anyone have advice for the multiple choice?</p>

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<p>I am sure you can teach yourself definitely.</p>

<p>Buy 5 steps to a 5 AP English language essay workbook. It has a great review of rhetorical devises, and step by step routines for the essays.</p>

<p>For the MC, make sure you know what the key words mean, such as the rhetorical devices.</p>

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<p>Yes, definitely study your rhetorical devices, and practice reading released passages of varying difficulty. As far as the essay, again, know rhetorical devices and read the prompt carefully; other than that, you can either write or you can't by now--lang is a topic that involves no studying, but a long history of writing practice.</p>

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<p>Well yes, you can memorize the rhet. devices and all of the terms, but as honied said, writing is a lifelong skill that you can't suddenly pick up in a week.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the suggestions everyone :D!</p>

<p>I picked up a copy of 5-steps-to-5 and will work through it. I'll also go through all the rhetorical devices..make sure I know them well. =]</p>

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<p>First of all, there's a false assumption that good writing effects a high AP score; this is not the case.</p>

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<p>I haven't practiced any essays yet (nor am I planning to) based on the AP test, but my school is private and has a very good nationwide reputation for its English and other subjects. So...am I still screwed?</p>

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<p>the comp exam is pretty easy. it's basically the SAT verbal section with slightly harder passages and a much more lenient curve.</p>

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<p>The multiple choice are very hard. I did well because of my essays, I think. Just make them catchy, especially at the beginning. Have a strong, enticing opening will help. Good luck! Im sure you'll do fine.</p>

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<p>Ah yes, this is something else I need to ask. How do you guys normally go about constructing your introductory paragraphs? Sometimes I get stuck not knowing what to write..</p>

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<p>Thanks for all your responses! I think a lot of people may have questions about this test, so let's keep this thread going. I have the same question as Quesce.</p>

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<p>my teacher told us to start out with a general statement such as a quote or something, and narrow down until the final sentence of the intro is the thesis.</p>

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<p>anyone know where can i get the list of the rhetorical devices?</p>