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What is diction?
Jon Krakauer relies heavily on this rhetorical strategy in order to create a parallel between himself and Chris McCandless.
What is anecdote?
On the synthesis FRQ, you must answer the prompt and use supporting evidence from _____ or more sources.
What is three?
A speaker's rhetorical choices are dependent on the _________.
Rhetorical situation (purpose, audience, context, exigence)
True or False: The test will be on paper.
False
Deliberate exaggeration used to create humor or emphasis.
What is hyperbole?
Truman Capote used this rhetorical appeal in order to encourage the audience to sympathize with Perry.
What is emotional appeal? (pathos)
Writing an introduction paragraph is great; however, ensure you have a solid _____________________ in your first paragraph.
What is a thesis?
This persuasive element focuses on the credibility, trustworthiness, and/or authority of the speaker.
What is ethical appeal? (ethos)
The EXACT amount of time you will have to read, plan, and write your three essays during the AP English Language and Composition exam.
What is 2 hours and 15 minutes?
An implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text. Ex: Bible
What is allusion?
The producers of Wrinkles the Clown incorporate an abrupt _____ shift halfway through the film, when it is revealed that Wrinkles is portrayed by a hired actor.
What is tone?
You can use the first person POV in this essay.
Ex: I, we, us, our, etc.
What is argument FRQ?
The process of acknowledging and refuting opposing viewpoints to strengthen the argument.
The amount of time you have to complete the multiple choice section on the AP Language exam.
What is 60 minutes?
Placing two or more things side by side in order to emphasize their contrast.
What is juxtaposition?
The "Depressed Barbie" commercial in Greta Gerwig's Barbie is an example of this satirical technique.
What is parody?
The logical sequence and progression/organization of ideas in your essay is referred to as...
What is the line of reasoning?
The primary purpose of satire is to...
Mock, ridicule, criticize, critique, offer social commentary
45% of exam score comes from multiple choice or essay?
What is Multiple Choice?
The arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence.
What is syntax?
In her commencement speech, Sonia Sotomayor refers to herself as a "Newyorkrican" in order to reflect ________.
Her blended/multicultural identity.
The BULK score of your essay(s) score depends on...
*think of the rubrics
What is evidence and commentary?
This type of sentence structure involves a lack of conjunctions and is often used to create a sense of urgency.
What is asyndeton?
The number of questions you can expect on the multiple choice section of the AP Language exam.
What is 45?
The "spark" or "catalyst" that produces a text.
What is exigence?
The best VERB to describe Jennifer Price's PURPOSE in "The Plastic Pink Flamingo: A Natural History" is... (what is she DOING?)
What is critique or criticize
At least one way you can earn the sophistication point.
-Consistently identifying and exploring complexities or tensions across the sources
-Articulating the implications or limitations of an argument by situating it in a broader context
-Making effective rhetorical choices
-Employing a style that is consistently vivid and persuasive
-Explaining the significance or relevance of the writer’s rhetorical choices
"Jumbo shrimp" is an example of...
What is oxymoron?
The day and date of the AP Lang exam.
What is Wednesday, May 14, 2025?