Multiple Choice Section
How many questions are on the AP Lang exam?
45
How much time should you allot each essay on the AP Lang exam?
40 minutes
How many sources must you incorporate in the synthesis essay to earn at least a 4 out of a possible 9?
Three
Your Thesis statement for this essay should include these 2 elements.
The author's message/purpose, and the devices they use to develop it.
What is it called when you acknowledge the other side?
What is it called when you refute their opinion?
Counterargument and rebuttal
How much time do you have on the AP Lang multiple choice questions?
60 minutes
What are the three modes of persuasion/appeals?
Ethos, logos, pathos
TRUE or FALSE: You do not have to cite your sources in your essay.
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: You must evaluate the effect of the author's choices in your analysis.
TRUE
What acronym should you use when brainstorming evidence for the argument essay?
Two places you'll most likely find the main point in the passages
The introduction and conclusion
The essay section counts for ___% of the total score on the AP Lang exam.
55%
Who will be the grading your essays?
AP Lang teachers
You can use this to begin your introduction paragraph and provide background information for the reader.
The prompt!
At least two
45
Your first paragraph should end with the ______________________________.
Thesis Statement
How many sources will you have available?
6-8 sources
When citing evidence from the passage, you should use the...
Line numbers! Ex: (Lines 9-10).
Break down the CHELPSS acronym.
Current events
History
Personal Experiences
Literature
Pop Culture
Science and Sports
What should you use to summarize, annotate, or write notes about the reading passage on the digital exam?
Scrap Paper! (or annotations tools if you prefer them)
You should use most of your energy and focus on developing your _____________________ for all the essays.
Evidence and Commentary.
FALSE: They want to hear your argument, and your analysis of the sources as SUPPORT for your argument.
To achieve sophistication, you can focus on discussing the ________ in detail.
The Rhetorical Situation.
In order to achieve sophistication on this essay, you can use....
Rhetorical Device, strategies, and/or appeals.