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AP ® English Language and Composition 2022 Free-Response Questions. SourceF. May, Gary S. “STEM, Not STEAM.” Inside Higher Ed, 30 Mar. 2015, www.insidehighered.com/views/2015/03/30/essay-criticizes-idea-adding-arts-push-stem-education. The following is excerpted from an article published on a higher-education-oriented news Web site. The author
Consider narrative structure, detail, manipulation of language, and tone. Write a persuasive essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies the assertion that “For in much wisdom is much grief, and increase of knowledge is increase of sorrow” (Ecclesiastes). 1992.
AP ® English Language and Composition 2021 Free-Response Questions Source B “Lowercase Cursive Letter Practice Worksheet.” TLSBooks, www.tlsbooks.com/pdf/cursivepractice.pdf. The following is adapted from a free printable worksheet available on a Web site created as a resource for parents and teachers of students from preschool to sixth grade.
The AP Language and Composition exam has two sections: a multiple-choice section with 45 questions, and a free-response section with three essay questions—one synthesis prompt, one analysis prompt, and one argument prompt.
Question 1: Synthesis Essay Directions: The following prompt is based on the accompanying sources. This question requires you to synthesize a variety of sources into a coherent, well-written essay.
Question 1. Suggested reading and writing time —55 minutes. It is suggested that you spend 15 minutes reading the question, analyzing and evaluating the sources, and 40 minutes writing your response. Note: You may begin writing your response before the reading period is over.
