Key Terms
What is pathos? (2)
emotions, feelings, tone, connections between audience and speaker, attitude, mood, etc.
How many sections are there in the exam?
2
Part I: Multiple Choice
Part II: Free Response Questions (3)
Name 10 tone words.
Emotions, joy, sorrow, struggles, courage, perseverance, strength, passion, loss, oppression, discrimination, anger, bitterness, satire/sarcasm, pride, hard work, motivation, relief, reassurance, inspirational, hope
What sentence must your essay have? Where does it belong?
Thesis / Position Statement
Introduction
Describe a conclusion.
Return to prompt. Restate position statement and/or topic sentences
What is logos? (3)
facts, dates, names, places, events, statistics, examples, logical reasoning, cause and effect, compare and contrast, etc.
How long do you have for multiple choice? How many questions are there?
1 hour
45 questions
What are some fallacies? (3)
Hasty/sweeping generalizations, Scare tactics, begging the question, appeal to pity, slippery slope, loaded questions, Ad hominem, bandwagon, appeal to popularity, appeal to authority, faulty casualty
What should each body paragraph have?
Topic sentence from thesis, evidence and analysis, explanation, more evidence and connections, then return back to prompt.
How much time do you have to read through your sources? What must you include in your synthesis essay for a passing score?
15 minutes.
Proper citation of THREE sources. (Source __).
what is ethos? (5)
Values, beliefs, morals, personal experiences, credibility, biases, trust, ideas, relatability to audience, education, etc.
How long is part 2 of the exam? How long do you have for each essay?
2 hours 15 min
Question 1 - Synthesis Essay: 55 min. (15 min reading time / 40 minutes writing time)
Question 2 - Rhetorical Analysis: 40 minutes
Question 3 - Argument Essay: 40 minutes
What are things/ideas/concepts to look out for while reading multiple choice questions? (3)
Reading comprehension, Inferencing, Main Idea and Author’s Purpose, Comparing and Contrasting paragraphs/ sections, Interpreting / Analyzing Figurative language, Main Idea / Purpose of paragraph/ section, Rhetorical Strategies of arguments, Composition, Organization, Revisions
Describe a body paragraph for an argument essay.
Body Paragraphs (repeat 3x)
Topic sentence + example
Supporting sentence
Evidence/Example (name drop person, organization, event, etc.)
Analyze the importance and connect issues/themes
Return to more evidence for support.
Make the last connection of relevance.
Transition back to prompt and argument
Describe the introduction for a synthesis essay.
Introduce Topic (“hook”)
Guidetowardsposition.
Offer counterclaim on topic, if possible.
Transition to position statement. Include your three reasons/key issues.
1. Reasons/key issues can include: economy, health, time, safety, ethics, environment (natural, social, or political), international impact, technology, information, biases, unity, misinformation, and so on.
Name 5 figurative language terms?
Tone, diction, imagery, comparisons/contrast, speaker, audience, examples, repetition, anecdotes, symbolism, hyperbole
What is the passing composite score and the minimum scores for both sections?
Passing Criteria - 3 composite score
At least 17 correct on MC
At least a 4 on all essays
What is $SEEITT?
Money, jobs, funding, Safety & Health, Ethos, Environment (Natural, Social, Political), International Impact, Time, Technology.
Describe an introduction for rhetorical analysis.
Introduce Topic (“hook”)
Introduce the rhetorical situation
Discuss the topic and general message or theme of passage
Thesis statement. (Restate prompt + 3 rhetorical strategies/appeal)
Describe a paragraph for rhetorical analysis.
Body Paragraphs (repeat 3x)
Topic sentence + rhetorical strategy/ appeal
Supporting sentence
Evidence(Quoteline#)
Analyze the importance and connect issues/themes
Return to more evidence for support.
Make the last connection of relevance.
Transition back to prompt and thesis.
What is the rhetorical situation?
Speaker, audience, occasion, context, time period, purpose, message
What are the expectations for the free response questions?
Expectations for FRQs
Thesis / Position statement
Evidence and Analysis
Organization and development of ideas
What are some common themes? (5)
Equality (gender, race, class), Changes in America, Alienation / Discrimination / Oppression, Poverty / Violence / Death, Life / Freedom / Independence, Perseverance / Courage / Civil Disobedience, Knowledge and wisdom, Identity, Human Rights, worker rights, education rights, women rights, LGBTQ rights, children’s rights, environmental rights, health rights, Nature, Money / Social classes in America
Describe an introduction for argument.
Provide context; such as concerns or issues surrounding the topic.
Connect to a theme.
Provide counter-claim if possible.
Position statement. (Restate prompt + examples)
Describe a body paragraph for a synthesis essay.
Body Paragraphs (Repeat 3x)
Topic sentence + key issue or reason
Supporting sentence
Evidence (Quote a source)
Analyze the importance and connect issues ($SEEITT)
Return to more evidence for support. Cite.
Make the last connection of relevance.
Transition back to prompt and argument.