The following evidence can be used to support an original argument:
- Draw from literature, films, anecdotes, history. - Mix the forms of evidence. - Avoid generalities or hypothetical situations.
What makes this rhetorical analysis thesis is not as strong as it could be?
"Whitman uses pathos to convince his audience to support the war."
- Be more precise by thinking HOW they achieve their pathos (or logos or ethos)
You need to use this many sources on the synthesis exam
3-4
Including a concession, counterargument and rebuttal in your thesis is a good way to get what?
The sophistication point
POE, a recommended strategy for answering multiple choice questions on the AP Language exam
What is Process of Elimination?
In a rhetorical analysis, you are searching for and arguing about the use of rhetorical __________ that the rhetorician uses to move their argument.
What are strategies?
You should lead your synthesis paragraph with this/these
Context of the issue
A Hook
Your argument
In a a body paragraph, this should be double the size of your evidence
Commentary
Avoid these transition phrases in order to get the sophistication point
"According to Source ___"
"Another reason..."
"Second,..."
One sentence starter to use for the argument essays is
While it is true.....,
(or any other subordinating conjunction)
At the beginning of the multiple choice section you should look at all of the passages to decide
which passage to read first
30-35 minutes
What is the amount of time you should spend writing an essay?
You should do this to establish a Line of Reasoning
Link every strategy/choice back to author's purpose or occasion
An effective sentence frame for your analysis thesis is
As the....is speaking to and audience of.... they achieve (purpose) by....
Avoid these words in order to get the sophistication point
Good, bad, thing, really, very, a lot.
You should do this before starting to read the sources of the synthesis essay
Decide on your thesis so you can easily find evidence to support your point in the sources
If you can do this, you will gain the sophistication point for the Rhetorical Analysis
Examine how the relationships between the rhetorical different choices help to achieve overall purpose
What should you do before you start typing the essay?
Plan main ideas and a thesis