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Key Facts: LEAP 2025 English II Exam
Grade 10
Target Course
Louisiana Dept. of Education
DRC INSIGHT
Testing Platform
LDOE / DRC
~4 Hours
Total Testing Time
LEAP 2025 Specs
5 Levels
Performance Levels
Unsatisfactory to Advanced
Mastery
College & career readiness target; Approaching Basic meets the graduation bar
Louisiana Diploma Requirement
4 Domains
Reporting Categories
Literature, Info Text, Vocab, Language
100 MCQs
OpenExamPrep Practice Set
Standards-Aligned Prep
Free
Cost for Students
LA Public School System
The LEAP 2025 English II Assessment is Louisiana's mandatory high school EOC exam for Grade 10 English Language Arts. Test-takers are evaluated across five performance levels (Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, and Advanced), with Mastery or Advanced fulfilling high school graduation pathway requirements. Administered digitally on the DRC INSIGHT portal over multiple sessions totaling about 4 hours, the test emphasizes world literature themes, multi-text synthesis, complex argument evaluation, and advanced conventions of standard English. OpenExamPrep provides 100 aligned multiple-choice practice questions with full answer rationale to ensure maximum student readiness.
Sample LEAP 2025 English II Practice Questions
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1[Passage 1: Adapted from Sophocles' classic tragedy 'Antigone'] ANTIGONE: Is Creon not our ruler? Has he not proclaimed that one brother shall be buried with high honor, while the other is left unmourned, unburied, a prey for scavenging birds? I will not leave Polyneices unburied, for he is my brother. No mortal decree can override the unwritten, unfailing laws of heaven. They were not born today or yesterday; they live forever, and no man knows when they first came into being. CREON: The state cannot honor the traitor equally with the defender of the realm. A man who breaks the law to impose his own will destroys the fabric of civic order. Anarchy is the greatest evil that afflicts human society; it destroys cities, turns homes into ruins, and breaks the ranks of soldiers in battle. Obedience to lawful authority alone preserves the welfare of the people. Based on Passage 1, what is the central conflict between Antigone and Creon?
2[Passage 1: Adapted from Sophocles' classic tragedy 'Antigone'] ANTIGONE: Is Creon not our ruler? Has he not proclaimed that one brother shall be buried with high honor, while the other is left unmourned, unburied, a prey for scavenging birds? I will not leave Polyneices unburied, for he is my brother. No mortal decree can override the unwritten, unfailing laws of heaven. They were not born today or yesterday; they live forever, and no man knows when they first came into being. CREON: The state cannot honor the traitor equally with the defender of the realm. A man who breaks the law to impose his own will destroys the fabric of civic order. Anarchy is the greatest evil that afflicts human society; it destroys cities, turns homes into ruins, and breaks the ranks of soldiers in battle. Obedience to lawful authority alone preserves the welfare of the people. In Passage 1, how does Antigone justify disobeying Creon's edict?
3[Passage 1: Adapted from Sophocles' classic tragedy 'Antigone'] ANTIGONE: Is Creon not our ruler? Has he not proclaimed that one brother shall be buried with high honor, while the other is left unmourned, unburied, a prey for scavenging birds? I will not leave Polyneices unburied, for he is my brother. No mortal decree can override the unwritten, unfailing laws of heaven. They were not born today or yesterday; they live forever, and no man knows when they first came into being. CREON: The state cannot honor the traitor equally with the defender of the realm. A man who breaks the law to impose his own will destroys the fabric of civic order. Anarchy is the greatest evil that afflicts human society; it destroys cities, turns homes into ruins, and breaks the ranks of soldiers in battle. Obedience to lawful authority alone preserves the welfare of the people. Which word best describes the tone of Creon's speech in Passage 1?
4[Passage 1: Adapted from Sophocles' classic tragedy 'Antigone'] ANTIGONE: Is Creon not our ruler? Has he not proclaimed that one brother shall be buried with high honor, while the other is left unmourned, unburied, a prey for scavenging birds? I will not leave Polyneices unburied, for he is my brother. No mortal decree can override the unwritten, unfailing laws of heaven. They were not born today or yesterday; they live forever, and no man knows when they first came into being. CREON: The state cannot honor the traitor equally with the defender of the realm. A man who breaks the law to impose his own will destroys the fabric of civic order. Anarchy is the greatest evil that afflicts human society; it destroys cities, turns homes into ruins, and breaks the ranks of soldiers in battle. Obedience to lawful authority alone preserves the welfare of the people. In Antigone's speech, what does the word 'decree' most nearly mean?
5[Passage 1: Adapted from Sophocles' classic tragedy 'Antigone'] ANTIGONE: Is Creon not our ruler? Has he not proclaimed that one brother shall be buried with high honor, while the other is left unmourned, unburied, a prey for scavenging birds? I will not leave Polyneices unburied, for he is my brother. No mortal decree can override the unwritten, unfailing laws of heaven. They were not born today or yesterday; they live forever, and no man knows when they first came into being. CREON: The state cannot honor the traitor equally with the defender of the realm. A man who breaks the law to impose his own will destroys the fabric of civic order. Anarchy is the greatest evil that afflicts human society; it destroys cities, turns homes into ruins, and breaks the ranks of soldiers in battle. Obedience to lawful authority alone preserves the welfare of the people. What underlying assumption shapes Creon's argument regarding civic order?
6[Passage 1: Adapted from Sophocles' classic tragedy 'Antigone'] ANTIGONE: Is Creon not our ruler? Has he not proclaimed that one brother shall be buried with high honor, while the other is left unmourned, unburied, a prey for scavenging birds? I will not leave Polyneices unburied, for he is my brother. No mortal decree can override the unwritten, unfailing laws of heaven. They were not born today or yesterday; they live forever, and no man knows when they first came into being. CREON: The state cannot honor the traitor equally with the defender of the realm. A man who breaks the law to impose his own will destroys the fabric of civic order. Anarchy is the greatest evil that afflicts human society; it destroys cities, turns homes into ruins, and breaks the ranks of soldiers in battle. Obedience to lawful authority alone preserves the welfare of the people. Which rhetorical device does Creon primarily use to persuade his audience in Passage 1?
7[Passage 1: Adapted from Sophocles' classic tragedy 'Antigone'] ANTIGONE: Is Creon not our ruler? Has he not proclaimed that one brother shall be buried with high honor, while the other is left unmourned, unburied, a prey for scavenging birds? I will not leave Polyneices unburied, for he is my brother. No mortal decree can override the unwritten, unfailing laws of heaven. They were not born today or yesterday; they live forever, and no man knows when they first came into being. CREON: The state cannot honor the traitor equally with the defender of the realm. A man who breaks the law to impose his own will destroys the fabric of civic order. Anarchy is the greatest evil that afflicts human society; it destroys cities, turns homes into ruins, and breaks the ranks of soldiers in battle. Obedience to lawful authority alone preserves the welfare of the people. How does the thematic focus of Passage 1 reflect universal motifs in world literature?
8[Passage 2: Adapted from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's 'Reveries of a Solitary Walker'] Man was born free, yet everywhere he is in chains of his own making. In the dense silence of the forest, far removed from the artificial noise of civil society, the soul recovers its original tranquility. Society demands performance, conformity, and constant calculation of opinion; the solitary walker asks only for the harmony of nature. What are the honors of the world when weighed against the quiet peace of self-knowledge? In Passage 2, what contrast does the narrator establish between civil society and nature?
9[Passage 2: Adapted from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's 'Reveries of a Solitary Walker'] Man was born free, yet everywhere he is in chains of his own making. In the dense silence of the forest, far removed from the artificial noise of civil society, the soul recovers its original tranquility. Society demands performance, conformity, and constant calculation of opinion; the solitary walker asks only for the harmony of nature. What are the honors of the world when weighed against the quiet peace of self-knowledge? What is the figurative meaning of the phrase 'chains of his own making' in Passage 2?
10[Passage 2: Adapted from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's 'Reveries of a Solitary Walker'] Man was born free, yet everywhere he is in chains of his own making. In the dense silence of the forest, far removed from the artificial noise of civil society, the soul recovers its original tranquility. Society demands performance, conformity, and constant calculation of opinion; the solitary walker asks only for the harmony of nature. What are the honors of the world when weighed against the quiet peace of self-knowledge? As used in Passage 2, what does the word 'tranquility' mean?
About the LEAP 2025 English II Exam
The LEAP 2025 English II End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment evaluates high school sophomores on their mastery of the Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts. Administered online via DRC INSIGHT, the test measures reading comprehension of world and classic literature, analysis of complex informational texts and historical speeches, synthesis across paired texts, vocabulary in context, conventions of Standard English, and written composition.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
About 4 hours total student testing time across sessions.
Passing Score
LEAP 2025 achievement levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, Advanced. Approaching Basic or above counts as passing toward Louisiana's EOC graduation requirement; Mastery or Advanced indicates college- and career-readiness.
Exam Fee
Free for Louisiana public high school students; required EOC assessment. (Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) with DRC (Data Recognition Corporation))
LEAP 2025 English II Exam Content Outline
Reading Literature
Analyze world literary masterpieces, thematic development, complex character interactions, point of view, structural craft, and literary devices in drama, poetry, and fiction.
Reading Informational Text
Evaluate complex arguments, seminal historical documents, authorial purpose, rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, logos), claim development, and textual evidence.
Vocabulary in Context
Infer academic and domain-specific vocabulary meanings, analyze nuances, denotations, connotations, figurative language, and etymological roots.
Language & Composition
Apply conventions of Standard English, revise sentence structures, correct modifier errors, refine parallel structure, punctuate complex clauses, and improve stylistic clarity.
How to Pass the LEAP 2025 English II Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: LEAP 2025 achievement levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, Advanced. Approaching Basic or above counts as passing toward Louisiana's EOC graduation requirement; Mastery or Advanced indicates college- and career-readiness.
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: About 4 hours total student testing time across sessions.
- Exam fee: Free for Louisiana public high school students; required EOC assessment.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
LEAP 2025 English II Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LEAP 2025 English II EOC assessment?
The LEAP 2025 English II assessment is Louisiana's end-of-course test for 10th-grade English Language Arts. It measures student proficiency in reading comprehension, analytical writing, vocabulary, and grammar based on the Louisiana Student Standards for ELA.
What performance level is required to pass LEAP 2025 English II?
Louisiana reports student results in five performance levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, and Advanced. Scoring Approaching Basic or above counts as passing toward the EOC graduation requirement (English pair: English I or English II); Mastery or Advanced indicates college- and career-readiness.
How long is the LEAP 2025 English II exam?
Total testing time is approximately 4 hours, distributed across multiple testing sessions over several days on the DRC INSIGHT online platform.
What topics and skills are tested on the LEAP 2025 English II exam?
The test assesses Reading Literature (world literature themes, structural choices, character development), Reading Informational Text (complex arguments, historical documents, rhetorical analysis), Synthesis of Multiple Texts, Vocabulary in Context, and Language & Composition (advanced grammar, usage, and editing).
Where is the LEAP 2025 English II exam administered?
The exam is administered electronically in Louisiana public high schools and approved testing centers using the Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) INSIGHT online assessment platform.
How does OpenExamPrep help students prepare for LEAP 2025 English II?
OpenExamPrep offers 100 standards-aligned multiple-choice practice questions featuring passage-based reading comprehension, multi-text synthesis tasks, argument analysis, and advanced grammar editing items with detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answer choices.
Is the LEAP 2025 English II practice test on OpenExamPrep free?
Yes, OpenExamPrep provides free, full-length practice questions with immediate feedback, detailed rationales, and topic performance breakdowns for Louisiana students and educators.