AP English Literature and Composition FRQ Rubric (Poetry Analysis / Prose Fiction Analysis / Literary Argument)

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The AP English Literature and Composition FRQ Rubric (Poetry Analysis / Prose Fiction Analysis / Literary Argument) scored out of 6 points across 3 criteria, for poetry analysis, prose fiction analysis, literary argument writing at grades 9-12. Published by College Board.

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How it is scored

Thesis1 pts · 2 levels
Evidence and Commentary4 pts · 5 levels
Sophistication1 pts · 2 levels

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What each criterion measures

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Thesis is worth 1 of the 6 points, scored across 2 levels.
Evidence and Commentary is worth 4 of the 6 points, scored across 5 levels.
Sophistication is worth 1 of the 6 points, scored across 2 levels.

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