Scoring Examples on AP English Language and Composition The AP English Language and Composition exam is designed to assess students' abilities in reading, writing, and analyzing texts in a variety of genres. Students are tasked with responding to multiple-choice questions and composing essays that demonstrate their understanding of rhetorical strategies and their ability to make an argument. But how exactly are these responses scored? In this blog, we’ll look at scoring examples for both the multiple-choice section and the essay portion of the AP English Language exam. The Structure of the AP English Language and Composition Exam The exam consists of two main parts: 1. Multiple-Choice Section (45% of the total score): This section consists of 45 questions that assess a student’s ability to read and analyze both nonfiction and literary texts. The questions may focus on rhetorical strategies, tone, s...