I plan on reviewing sparknotes for 2-3 books to prep for the essay portion. Hamlet is one of them, any recommendations for AP level books that can be used to answer most questions? Thanks
I strongly suggest that anyone who wants to add another literary work to their arsenal read Antigone. I read it in 45 minutes and it’s used on the exam a good bit of times. I’m really hoping Antigone or Great Gatsby makes an appearance tomorrow 
Do you guys read the work entirely before answering the MC?
I do. My friend just skims the passage
Does anyone have any tips for reviewing books tonight? I’ve got three or four that I feel really comfortable writing about tomorrow, but I would like to do some extra preparation tonight. I’m not sure if I should read theme analyses, go over the reactions that I wrote for them for class, or something else.
@Elizabeth1315 I just plan on reading through the plot summaries and major themes of the books so they’re fresh in my mind. Other than that, I think a good night’s sleep is the best way to prepare for this.
How do people write a terrific essay on a book they did not read?
I’m really jealous of people with natural English-writing skills.
@Xurian Okay, I’ll probably do the same. I definitely agree that sleep is necessary, and I don’t like studying too much the night before anyway because it creates test anxiety for me!
Is there any guide on how to understand the poems for the MC?
Some studens are naturally better at writing, but as long as you answer the prompts correctly then you’ll be fine. My lowest score all year was a 7, but I’m one of the few who can just write from pure emotion and experience. When I read a book I place myself into it and I see my life through the stories. My best advice for the essays is to pick the one you know you’ll do the best on first. After all, how much better can you do on an essay you’re doomed for if you spend twenty more minutes on it?
My teacher said if you absolutely don’t know what you’re doing, then BS but make sure the passage backs up your points. The scoring rubric says, “the STUDENT’S interpretation,” as opposed to “the REAL interpretation.” Ergo, write as long as you make a case.
@APScholar18
I found that keeping in mind the main idea or theme of a passage is key to doing MC questions. Each question “utilizes” the main idea。
For example, you may be able to answer the 1st question of the MC by deducing that the poem is lamenting the brevity of youth but by the 5th question if the main idea falls out of your head and it asks you what characteristics does the main character have you may not answer the question correctly.
The main character may have numerous characteristics that you noticed but only one of them fits the main idea, only one of them is the correct answer choice: an irrepressible nostalgia for the days in high school.
standard, accepted, or definitive would have been better adjectives.
Lol, who else isn’t going to study? 
@skieurope @skieurope the status quo interpretation
Does anyone think Go Ask Alice would be appropriate for the third question?
Good luck tomorrow everyone! I prepped A Thousand Splendid Suns, A Raisin in the Sun, and Invisible Man, and am hoping to be able to use A Thousand Splendid Suns because I memorized a good handful of quotes.
What are the best books for Lit?
My teacher is friends with an AP grader that said using direct quotes won’t give you a better score; it’s how you use the book itself.
Good luck!! I’m prepped with Great Gatsby, Fahrenheit 451, Antigone, and Brave New World.
I’ve used Lord of the Rings for all the practice prompts we did in class, and I hope I’ll be able to continue my streak tomorrow because that’s the only book I know like the back of my hand I’ll be fine if I have use Pride and Prejudice or A Doll’s House though since we recently read those books in class.