Rhetorical analysis and argumentative writing centered on nonfiction texts.
Format reflects the current published structure — always confirm against AP Central before test day, since formats occasionally change.
| Section | Details | Time | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I – Multiple Choice | 45 questions on rhetorical analysis of passages | 1 hr | 45% |
| Section II – Free Response | Synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument essays | 2 hr 15 min | 55% |
Course units, in the order they're typically taught.
Unofficial practice questions written for this study guide — not official AP content and not from College Board. Use them to self-check, then use the real past free-response questions below for authentic exam practice.
Unofficial practice, timed to feel like the real thing. Section I pulls from this page's full multiple-choice bank; Section II gives you free-response prompts to write out and self-score against a rubric. Bank size is still growing toward full exam length — timing is paced per-question, not pulled from this subject's official duration.
Official sources — course details, exam format, and real past free-response questions with scoring guidelines.