The AP English Literature and Composition exam is 3 hours long in total. It consists of two sections:
- Multiple-Choice Section: 55 questions to be completed in 1 hour. This section includes passages from prose fiction, drama, or poetry, with questions analyzing literary elements and devices. It counts for 45% of the overall score.
- Free-Response Section: 3 essay questions to be completed in 2 hours. These include poetry analysis, prose fiction analysis, and a literary argument based on a work of your choice. This section counts for 55% of the overall score
In summary:
Section| Duration| Number of Questions| Percentage of Score
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Multiple Choice| 1 hour| 55| 45%
Free Response| 2 hours| 3| 55%
Total Exam Length| 3 hours| |
This format has been consistent for recent years and is fully digital as of 2024-25
