The number of sources you should cite in your essay
What is 3
100
In the thesis statement for the argument question, the "direction" are three of these
What are reasons supporting your claim
100
The most important thing to consider when analyzing the rhetorical prompt
What is tone
200
an abstract noun that relates to all human experience
What is universal idea
200
Division/Classification, narrative, exposition, comparison/contrast, argument/persuasive -- just to name a few
What are the rhetorical modes
200
You should think your writing on the synthesis question as if you are on a panel discussion and you are doing this
What is "entering the conversation"
200
It is important to read this part of the sources provided and consider the specifics of the information
What is the introductory material (title, author, source)
200
"In the house of 7 . . .
What is " . . . there are many rooms"
300
The order the essays will appear on the test
What is synthesis, rhetorical, and argument
300
For your rhetorical thesis, these make up the "direction"
What are rhetorical devices
300
Three ways to embed quotes is to use a direct quote and these two practices
What is use a piece of the quote in your own sentence and paraphrase the idea of a quote in your own sentence
300
According to the directions, this must be "central"
What is your position
300
The two acceptable ways to cite sources for the synthesis question
What is the author's name and title and "source A, B, etc."
400
The letters A-P stand for these words
What is "Answer the Prompt"
400
For every sentence explaining evidence, you should have this many sentences of this
What is 2-3 sentences of analysis
400
When reading the sources, you should mark each them with one of these three symbols
What is +, -, or "N" for neutral
400
If you are finding your paragraph "shallow," do this to add depth
What is give an example to show your point in another light OR find two quotes from the sources and show how they connect to prove your point OR take a quote or idea from a source and refute it to make your point.
400
a "6" paragraph
What is have a topic sentence, evidence, sophisticated analysis of the evidence, and a strong link to the UI (two sentences are better than one)
500
Your conclusion should consist mainly of this
What is an explanation of the importance of the UI
500
If you are finding your paragraphs too "shallow" in this essay, you can try this
What is Add another sentence explaining how your analysis links to the universal idea OR find another example of the device and connect it to the author's purpose OR further analyze the effect the device has on the reader/audience
500
The cartoons, photo, and paintings that will serve as one of the 7-9 sources
What is "visual rhetoric"
500
Never use this word in the synthesis essay (or in the rhetorical essay or in the argument essay for that matter)
What is "you"
500
The teacher who champions your work and prays (literally) for your AP well-being