Argument
Which acronym do you use for your evidence for argument?
C.H.O.R.E.S.
How many sources do you need to cite to get full points?
3
What is the minimum number (and recommended number) of rhetorical choices to identify for full points?
2
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Ethos - credibility
Pathos - appeal to emotion
Logos - appeal to logic
How long is the Multiple Choice section and how many questions are there?
1 hour, 45 questions
What does C.H.O.R.E.S. stand for?
Current Events
History
Observations
Reading
Experiences
Science/Sports
What do you use as evidence for synthesis?
Quotes from the provided sources
Which acronym do you use for your rhetorical analysis?
S.P.A.C.E.
What is the technical term for when a speaker tells a story?
An anecdote
How many questions are there on the writing section?
3 questions
What does an argument essay prompt look like? Describe it.
It is very short. It is just a couple of paragraphs, often with a quote. There is no text to analyze or sources to use.
What does a synthesis essay prompt look like? Describe it.
It is long. There is one page with a few paragraphs and a question. Then, there are lots of sources to read and reference.
What does S.P.A.C.E. stand for?
Speaker
Purpose
Audience
Context
Exigence
What are some words you can use to describe and analyze an author's word choice/diction? There are many, think of 2.
Possibilities:
Denotation
Connotation
Tone
Colloquialisms
Idioms
Figurative Language
How long is the writing section?
2 hr 15 min
What does a rhetorical analysis essay prompt look like? Describe it.
It is one to two pages. There are a few paragraphs explaining the question, then there is 1 text to read and analyze.
What are some examples of figurative language? Name at least 2
Examples:
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Metaphor
Imagery
Personification
To get the sophistication point for argument, what should you do?
Either:
-Explain 1 exception/limit when your argument isn't true
-Explain who would be impacted/affected by your argument (who benefits? why does it matter? so what?)
To get the sophistication point for synthesis, what should you do?
Compare 2 sources that disagree and explain the complexity of the issue you are writing about
To get the sophistication point for rhetorical analysis, what should you do?
Explain WHY the author's rhetorical choices are effective for this particular rhetorical situation (use the elements of S.P.A.C.E.!)
Ex: Why would pathos be effective for a eulogy at a funeral?
What is a rhetorical device?
It is a tool an author uses to convey their argument effectively