The main argument of an author's text.
Message
The attitude of the author toward the subject and characters of a story.
Tone
To contradict or oppose in a formal manner by argument
Rebute
This punctuation indicates a pause between parts of a sentence.
Comma
If you don't know the answer to a Multiple Choice question, Mrs. Torres and Ms. Gisella recommend you do this.
Guess / Make An Educated Guess
This is the "Google Maps" of a text or essay.
Line of Reasoning
This method of development provides reflections or insights on real-life experiences.
To accept all or part of a competing claim as correct
"Where is the nearest Wingstop?" is an example of this type of sentence.
Question / Interrogative Sentence
This is the only type of writing utensil you can use on the Multiple Choice section of AP Language and Composition Exam.
Pencil
To effectively read a text, these are the only paragraphs you should read completely.
First and Last Paragraphs
This method of development is when the author discusses similarities and/or differences of two ideas.
Compare/Contrast
Refute
"What a delicious meal from Wingstop!" is an example of this type of sentence.
Exclamation / Exclamatory Sentence
The amount of time you have to complete the Multiple Choice section for the AP Language & Composition exam.
1 Hour
The overall message is usually found here.
Early in the text, or paragraph 1 or 2
This method of development is when the author uses sensory details in a text.
"In the end, the guy usually gets the girl in romantic comedies," is an example of when you do this in an argument.
Command or Request / Imperative Sentence
On the Multiple Choice section, this is the average amount of time you should spend on each text and its questions.
15 Minutes
If the overall message is not implied, then it is this.
Explicitly stated / explicit
The tone of the sentence below can be described as this.
"Sit in the warm sun and grin. Relax in the warm rays. Look for a chuckle."
Happy / Peaceful / Content / Relaxed
A qualifying term to describe when the overall message of a text is found within the first paragraph.
Often / Usually / Most times
You use these types of words to describe enriching descriptions and bring scenes to life.
Adjectives
Usually described in the blurb, this is what a small piece of a longer text is called.
An Excerpt