Rhetorical triangle
What is the rhetorical triangle?
A triangle that shows the relationship between the speaker, audience, and purpose.
How many essays will you need to write for the AP exam?
3 total essays
Should you use ChatGPT instead of reading?
No, honestly it is harder to chatgpt the book than to just read it.
Who is the speaker in the rhetorical triangle?
The person giving the message or writing the text, the author.
The three essays you're going to write on the AP test and learn in class.
Rhetorical Analysis, Argumentative, and Synthesis
Should you take advantage of spark notes?
Yes, use spark notes to help you better understand the text you read. Do not use it just because you did not read the book.
Who is the audience?
The people the message is meant for.
Why is using evidence alone not enough to earn a high essay score?
Because you must explain how the evidence supports your argument and analyze the text. Do not just include the quotes without context.
What are the books we read in AP Lang?
Of Mice of Men, Just Mercy, Great Gatsby
What is the purpose of the message?
To inform, persuade, or entertain the audience.
Use personal pronouns in all your essays like the word "you" and "your". (TRUE or FALSE)
FALSE
What types of texts will you read?
speeches, essays, articles
Why is the rhetorical triangle important?
It helps people understand how communication works effectively.
What is the difference between argumentative essays and synthesis essays?
An argumentative essay tries to PERSUADE the reader to agree with a position and a synthesis essay uses information from multiple sources to ANALYZE and CONNECT ideas about a topic.
What should you use when reading different texts to better understand it?
SOAPS, DIDLS, CHORES