Three essays, one MCQ section, all built on the same rhetorical analysis vocabulary.
AP English Language and Composition is one of the most consistently graded AP exams: every essay is scored on a 6-point analytic rubric that breaks cleanly into thesis (1 pt), evidence and commentary (4 pts), and sophistication (1 pt). Students who learn the rubric explicitly tend to gain a full point on each essay within a few weeks.
We focus practice on the synthesis essay (where students integrate 6+ source documents into a single argument) because it has the largest gap between average student performance and a 5-level response, and because the synthesis structure transfers directly to college first-year writing.
Master AP English Language
Interactive lessons on rhetorical analysis, argumentation, synthesis, and persuasive writing techniques.
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Take the free AP English Language diagnostic
It finds what you already know and builds your study plan: the topics to clear first, each a short lesson plus an exit quiz.
Take the free diagnosticInteractive Lessons
Step-by-step lessons covering every AP Eng Lang unit with practice problems and exit quizzes.
Diagnostic Test
Quick assessment across all units to identify your strengths and weak areas.
Unit Tests
Drill a single AP unit at a time. 6 units · 4 different variations each — perfect for end-of-unit review.
Flashcards
Review key terms and concepts with spaced-repetition flashcards.
Daily question
A fresh question every day covering different units. Build consistency with daily practice.
Study schedules
Structured 4, 10, or 16-week study schedules tailored to your timeline.
Score Predictor
Estimate your AP score based on your practice performance and study habits.
FRQ Practice
Practice free-response questions with rubrics and timed exam simulation.
Full-Length Practice Exam
Complete AP English Language exam simulation: 45 MCQ (60 min) across 5 passages + 3 essays (Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, Argument; 135 min).
What's Covered
Unit 1: Rhetorical Situation (Reading)
- SOAPSTone Analysis
- Purpose & Audience
- Exigence & Context
- Appeals & Rhetorical Choices
Unit 2: Rhetorical Situation (Writing)
- Writing for an Audience
- Establishing Purpose
- Strategic Choices
- Genre Conventions
Unit 3: Claims & Evidence (Reading)
- Identifying Claims
- Evaluating Evidence
- Types of Support
- Source Credibility
Unit 4: Claims & Evidence (Writing)
- Developing a Thesis
- Selecting Evidence
- Commentary & Analysis
- Integrating Sources
Unit 5: Reasoning & Organization (Reading)
- Line of Reasoning
- Methods of Development
- Logical Fallacies
- Counterargument
Unit 6: Reasoning & Organization (Writing)
- Organizing an Argument
- Transitions
- Cohesion & Coherence
- Structuring Paragraphs
Unit 7: Style (Reading)
- Diction & Word Choice
- Syntax & Sentence Structure
- Tone & Voice
- Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Unit 8: Style (Writing)
- Developing Voice
- Strategic Syntax
- Rhetorical Devices
- Audience Awareness
Unit 9: Developing a Complex Argument
- Synthesis Essay
- Rhetorical Analysis Essay
- Argument Essay
- Timed Writing Strategies
About the AP English Language Exam
Format
- • Section I: 45 MCQs in 60 minutes
- • Section II: 3 FRQs in 135 minutes
- • Synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument essays
- • Total exam time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Scoring
- • Score range: 1–5
- • 5 = Extremely well qualified
- • ~10% of students score a 5
- • No penalty for guessing
- • Most colleges accept 3+