<p>The SAT II Literature test is almost the same as the SAT I Critical Reading sections, and both are themselves very similar to the AP English Language Exam multiple choice questions. The SAT Literature tends to use centuries old passages which have archaic words and diction (think King James Bible or Shakespeare) while the SAT I Critical Reading tends to use modern passages with passages that are easier to read; I forgot which kind of passages does the Language exam have, but I think the latter.</p>
<p>The essay portion is far harder. Even if you are a great writer, writing 3 essays in a row is a killer for anyone. One of the most important things are the subtlety of the prompts; you gotta read it carefully to see if it asks you to take a side and defend it, to qualify an statement, or whatever else it wants, AND YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE TO DO WHAT IT ASKS.</p>