ABOUT THIS BOOK
REA’s AP English Literature and Composition Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-
minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based
on a careful analysis of the AP English Literature and Composition Course Description outline and actual
AP test questions.
Written by an AP English teacher, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the major
elements of literature and provides expert advice on writing essays. The targeted review chapters prepare
students for the exam by focusing on the important topics tested on the AP English Literature and
Composition exam.
Unlike other test preps, REA’s AP English Literature and Composition Crash Course gives you a
review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order to ace the exam. The review
chapters offer you a concise way to learn all the important AP material before the test.
The introduction discusses the keys for success and shows you strategies to help you build your overall
point score. Part Two is an overview of the basic elements of literature. The chapters focus on fiction,
poetry, and language, and provide a handy summary of literary periods, authors, and concepts.
In Part Three, the author shows you how to interpret reading passages and explains literary themes. Part
Four is devoted exclusively to essay writing. Our review of essay basics and an in-depth analysis of an
essay prompt will help you improve your composition skills.
Part Five gives you expert advice on how to master the multiple-choice section of the AP English
Literature and Composition exam. The author explains the types of questions asked in the multiple-choice
section, and offers strategies for success that will help you raise your point score.
No matter how or when you prepare for the AP English Literature and Composition exam, REA’s Crash
Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can boost your score!
To check your test readiness for the AP English Literature and Composition exam, either before or after
studying this Crash Course, take our FREE online practice exam. To access your free practice exam,