Synthesis
How long are you recommended to take for the READING portion of the synthesis FRQ?
15 minutes
How much time are you recommended to take on the rhetorical analysis FRQ?
40 minutes
40 mins
True or False: The multiple choice portion comes first.
True or False: You have to come back to school after your exam is finished.
False! As long as you are present for the exam, you are excused from school for the day.
How long are you recommended to take for the WRITING portion of the synthesis FRQ?
40 mins
How many texts are you analyzing?
One
What are the two types of evidence to consider when forming an argument?
Quantifiable and qualifiable
How much time are you given for the multiple choice portion of the exam?
1 hour
What DATE and TIME is our exam this year, 2025?
May 14th, 2025 at 8:00am
How many sources are you required to cite?
3 sources minimum
What do you need to identify FIRST in the text to be able to craft a rhetorical analysis?
The rhetorical situation (speaker, purpose, audience, context, and exigence)
TRUE OR FALSE: You will have access to sources in order to support your argument.
False
How many multiple choice questions are there?
45
WHERE will you take our exam?
WorWic Community College
How do you cite the sources used in-text?
(Source A), (Source B) etc.
What do you need to identify SECOND in the text to be able to craft a rhetorical analysis?
The rhetorical appeals used by the author (ethos, pathos, logos)
What is the acronym used to generate diverse evidence?
CHORESS: current events, historical events, observations, reading, entertainment, science & sports
How many answer choices will you have to pick from?
45 questions
How long is the exam in total? (Not including breaks)
What do you need to identify THIRD in the text to be able to craft a rhetorical analysis?
The rhetorical strategies used in order to appeal to the audience (juxtaposition, imagery, etc.)
What percentage of your overall test score comes from the multiple choice?
45%
What are you required to bring with you to the exam?
School-issued laptop & ID (school ID is fine!)