AP Lang Exam Review

Synthesis

100

How many sources need to be used in your essay?

3

200

What does it mean for sources to "be in conversation" with one another?

Using precise language to highlight how sources relate to one another, either favorably or disfavorably. 

Rhetorical Analysis

100

True or False: You should use personal pronouns in your response.

False

200

True or False: The words Ethos, Pathos, and Logos should never appear in your essay.

True

300

What kinds of excerpts might you encounter on the exam? (Name 3)

Letters, Speeches, Essays, Articles, Book excerpts

400

What elements of the rhetorical situation should appear in your thesis no matter what?

Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context (also acceptable: Choices)

Argument

200

To give your essay nuance and seem more balanced, it should...

Address a counterargument 

400

What does CHELPSS stand for?

Current Events, History, Experience, Literature, Pop Culture, Science, Sports

Terms

100

Each essay must contain this in order to show how your thoughts are connected.

Line of reasoning

Misc

100

What percentages of the exam do the multiple choice and essays make up respectively?

MC: 45% Essays: 55%

200

All claims made in an essay must be supported with...

Evidence