AP English Literature & Composition Online Tutoring
Develop advanced literary analysis and critical reading skills
Master poetry, prose, and drama analysis for FRQs
Learn with experienced AP English Literature specialists
WHY RIFORMA IS THE TOP CHOICE FOR AP ENGLISH LITERATURE
80%
of Riforma AP English Lit students score 4 or 5
1.3 Points
Average score improvement within 6–8 weeks
50+
AP English Literature specialists and senior instructors
82%
Show stronger literary analysis within weeks
WHAT IS AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION?
AP English Literature & Composition is a college-level course focused on the close reading and analysis of complex literary texts, including poetry, drama, and prose fiction. Students study literary techniques, themes, and stylistic choices while developing the ability to write clear, well-structured analytical essays supported by textual evidence.
AP English Literature builds advanced critical thinking, interpretation, and academic writing skills required across humanities and liberal arts majors. A strong score strengthens college applications, supports majors in literature, law, philosophy, and social sciences, and may earn university credit. The course also prepares students for the rigor of college-level reading and analytical writing.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION UNITS OVERVIEW
Unit | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
Unit 1: Short Fiction | Narrative techniques, character, point of view |
Unit 2: Poetry | Poetic structure, imagery, figurative language |
Unit 3: Longer Fiction or Drama | Themes, symbolism, complex characterization |
Unit 4: Literary Argumentation | Developing claims using textual evidence |
Unit 5: Literary Techniques and Style | Tone, diction, syntax, literary devices |
Unit 6: Independent Reading and Analysis | Applying analysis across unfamiliar texts |
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION EXAM OVERVIEW
Section A — Multiple Choice (MCQ)
45% of Exam Score
Time: 60 minutes
Format: 55 questions
Covers: Rhetorical analysis, reading comprehension, and evaluation of authorial choices in non-fiction texts.
Section B — Free Response (FRQ)
55% of Exam Score
Time: 120 minutes
Format: 3 essays
Skills Tested: Poetry analysis, prose fiction analysis, and a thematic literary argument essay.
HOW RIFORMA’S AP ENGLISH LITERATURE TUTORING WORKS
Textual Analysis
We teach structured methods to unpack language, themes, and authorial choices.
Essay Writing Practice
Students practise all FRQ types with rubric-aligned feedback and revisions.
Exam Readiness
Timed practice, rubric-based marking, and targeted revision build confidence and consistency.
COMMON CHALLENGES STUDENTS FACE IN AP ENGLISH LITERATURE
Close Reading of Complex Texts
Students struggle interpreting dense language and layered meanings.
Poetry Analysis
Identifying literary devices and explaining their effects is challenging.
Thesis & Argument Development
Essays often lack clear, defensible claims supported by evidence.
Time Management
Balancing reading, planning, and writing three essays under pressure is difficult.
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