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Understanding the Rhetorical Triangle for AP® English Language

If you’ve been studying for the AP® Language exam, you may have noticed the term ‘rhetorical triangle’ being thrown around. While the rhetorical triangle isn’t something you’re likely to be tested over directly, knowing what the rhetorical triangle is and how to apply it is fundamental to scoring well on the AP® English Language exam.

9 Things You Need to Remember about the AP® English Language and Composition Exam

As with any test, the AP® English Language and Composition exam has certain quirks that you need to be prepared for before you walk in the door. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to forget things that really are essential, so we’ve compiled a list of things for you to keep in mind when taking the AP® English test. Read carefully, and feel free to ask any questions in the comments, or tell us what you think should be added to this list.

3 Ways to Tackle AP® English Literature Prompts

Each open-ended AP® English Literature essay prompt focuses upon a specific idea or theme common in canonical literature (such as justice, sacrifice) or a certain type of work or technique used within many works. It will then ask you to explain how whatever device it focuses on works within a particular piece of literature and then justify that explanation. Here are three sample AP® English Literature prompts (all from actual AP® exams) and a quick explanation of one way you could tackle each of them. Studying and practicing these methods will definitely help you perform better on the AP® English Literature exam!

Is AP® Spanish Language Hard?

The AP® Spanish Language and Culture test can be difficult. Learning a second language can be difficult in general, and being tested on five or more years of Spanish classes for them AP® Spanish Language exam doesn’t make things any easier. In addition to learning all the rules and grammar that come with the language, you have to put yourself in the culture to understand other slang words and nuances that can change by region. Spanish can be particularly daunting because it is spoken by nearly half a billion people all over the world.

One Month AP® World History Study Guide

So you’re strapped for time and the exam is looming over your head. It’s still this vague, scary thing you don’t quite understand – but don’t worry! Plenty of people have been here before you and still scored very well on the AP® World History Exam. All you need to pass a test is proper preparation, along with a little confidence (which generally improves as you prepare – convenient, isn’t it?) and a good amount of sleep.

AP® Art History Redesign: What You Need to Know

Choosing which AP® classes to take can be a pretty stressful decision. The last thing you need to be worried about is trying to understand all of the changes to the redesigned AP® Art History course. Let us worry about that for you. Here is everything you need to know for the newly structured AP® Art History course.

11 AP® English Language Test Taking Strategies

The AP® English Language exam contains three essays and a multiple choice section. While some would say that it is impossible to prepare completely for this exam, there are easy to implement strategies that can raise your score. Listed below are eleven valuable test taking strategies for both the essays and the multiple choice questions.

How to Study for AP® Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

The AP® Physics C Electricity and Magnetism exam is the second exam in the AP® Physics C series. In all likelihood, if you are looking to begin studying for this exam, you have previously studied for and taken the AP® Physics C Mechanics exam. You will find that the proper way to study for this exam, outlined below, is very similar to the proper way to study for the Mechanics exam, as the formats are almost exactly the same.

AP® US History Multiple Choice Strategies

Are you gearing up to take the AP® US History exam? We have all the tools you need to master the APUSH multiple choice portion, from preparation to performance. The multiple choice segment of the APUSH exam is the first portion you will complete. It is 55 minutes long, and contains 55 questions. Having only a minute per question seems difficult, but with the right preparation, you’ll be on your way to a 5 in no time.

The Ultimate AP® Spanish Language Grammar Review Guide

So here’s the thing: the AP® Spanish Language exam won’t be asking you grammar questions specifically, but graders will be watching your every grammatical move. But have no fear; we have all the tips you need to review the basics, and even the trickiest concepts. These aren’t all the topics in the Spanish language, but they are the most common on the exam; with these tools in hand, you’ll be well on your way to a 5 in May.

Let’s start with the basics: Verb Tenses

Present Tense

Take the infinitive form of a verb, chop off the last two letters, and add a new ending. It’s that simple!

-AR verb endings	-ER / -IR verb endings
-o -amos	-o -emos
-as -áis	-es -éis
-a -an	-e -en

Here’s a simple example: the verb hablar.

yo hablo

tú hablas

él/ella/Ud. habla

nosotros hablamos

vosotros habláis

ellos/ellas/Uds. hablan

Now let’s go to the hard part: