Rhetorical Analysis
What do we annotate a Rhetorical analysis source for?
1. The WECAMP
2. The most impactful Rhetorical devices
What is a Synthesis essay not?
A Summary
What do you use to support your argument if you are given no sources?
C.H.O.R.E.S or Current events, History, Observations, Reasoning, Entertainment, and Science and Technology
How long do you have for the MCQ section?
60 minutes
Read the first paragraph of the prompt for definitions and context, read the second paragraph's last sentence for key words, and finally rewrite the prompt as a question
What are the three things we can NEVER list in a rhetorical analysis essay?
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos as a rhetorical device
How many different sources do you need in a synthesis essay?
3
How many C.H.O.R.E.S should you use?
at least 2-3 from different categories
What kind of questions should you expect from the MCQ section?
Mostly reading comprehension and some writing practice questions
If you really mess up on pacing, what is the minimum amount of paragraphs you need for each essay?
3: an intro and two body paragraphs
What are some easily identifiable rhetorical moves?
Diction, Alliteration, Metaphor, Tone, Imagery, Quotations, Juxtaposition, Facts and Statistics, and Similes
Your Synthesis position should not be?
A restatement of the prompt or an obvious or non defensible reason
How do you use C.H.O.R.E.S?
Give context about the examples you use, and name specific examples
What is a good strategy to make sure you get the most points out of the MCQ section?
Skip around the passages, try questions you can do easily first, skim passages before deciding which ones to read first
What are some strong power verbs?
Confirms, Impacts, Stimulates, Yields, Establishes, Validates, etc.
What are the CFS for a Rhetorical analysis commentary?
Explaining the effect of the rhetorical move on the audience and how this rhetorical move is used to advance the author's message
What are the CFS for a synthesis thesis?
Naming all of the key words, taking a specific and defensible position, and name at least 2-3 reasons to support your position
What are the CFS for an argument thesis?
Name your argument, use key words from the prompt, and have 2-3 reasons to support your argument,
How many questions do you need to answer to do well on the exam?
about 27 questions or about 60% of the MCQs correct
What is one way to make an Argument or Synthesis thesis stronger?
Address the counterargument or an opposing position
What is the CFS for a Rhetorical analysis thesis?
Naming the author, the author's audience, what moves they use, and how these moves effect their audience and their purpose
What are the CFS for a synthesis commentary?
Introduce and provide context for evidence, explain why your evidence is so relevant, explain how your evidence relates to your position, and use power verbs throughout
What are the CFS for an argument commentary?
Introduce and cite at least 2 of C.H.O.R.E.S, explain how example supports your argument, use power verbs, and explain how your example relates to your argument
What do you do if you get stuck on an MCQ?
Try to use POE, skip it and try to come back to the question, or if all else fails just guess because you have like a 25% chance of getting it right
How long should you spend reading and planning on the FRQs?
Only about 15 minutes