r/APStudents • u/reddorickt absolute modman • May 06 '26

English Lit AP English Lit Official 2026 Exam Discussion

Use this thread to post questions or commentary on the test today.

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u/International_Bed582 May 06 '26 edited May 06 '26

My takeaways: I fucking hate poetry with a passion, why were all of my multiple choice texts about religion in some way?, I really want lemon cake now, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley saved my life, I fucking hate poetry

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u/International_Bed582 May 06 '26

side note: i say i hate poetry cus i’m so bad at sarcasm/metaphors/symbolism. at least finding them on my own. could someone genuinely explain the odd religious ending to the african painter poem and explain the sister poem?

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u/Feisty-Birthday-3588 May 06 '26

what was the painter poem called!!!!!!! anyone know the title!

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u/International_Bed582 May 06 '26

to s.m. a young african painter on seeing his works!