AP Comp Must-Knows
Types of Questions
During the Exam
Extras
Types of Papers
100
A 9-8 are upper excellent, a 7-6 are upper, a 5 is on target but thin, a 4-3 are lower, while a 2-0 are extremely weak.
What is the rubric for the writing portion?
100
These types of questions ask you the meaning of a sentence or phrase within a passage.
What is a Purpose question?
100
use these within your writing, don't summarize them!
how to use sources?
100
The reason behind this is because of its focus on critical thinking, range of topics, different writing modes, no previous writing experience (in lower grade levels), and the length of the exam.
Why is the median score 2.5 on the AP Language and Composition?
100
The ways of introducing the author's position on the given issue. You are asked to identify these methods and give reasoning on why and how they are used.
What is a Rhetorical Essay?
200
This portion's score is averaged to be about 50%.
What is the multiple choice section?
200
These types of questions give you answers and ask you to pick the one that is NOT right.
What is an "except" question?
200
Doing this can result in a bad first look on your essay- ex. Ethos is... Pathos is... Logos is..
What is defining the terms?
200
Knowing who this is allows you to understand which tones and words to use within your essays.
What is the audience?
200
a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
What is an Argumentative Essay?
300
500,000 are graded within a 7 day period
What is the amount of essays graded in a the given time period?
300
These type of questions give you 3 answers in a roman numeral format and ask you to pick ones which are right.
What is a double/triple question?
300
These are often rewarded and show your creativity to the reader, rather than just *fitting in* with the other pile of papers.
What are "Original Ideas"?
300
Analyze your prompt, focus your argument, go to one side on persuasive and address counterargument briefly by using sources, personal experiences and world knowledge.
What are writing strategies?
300
required the test-taker to state a belief or opinion, support it with facts, examples, or other evidence.
What is a Free Response Question?
400
4's and 5's
What is the score most colleges give credit to?
400
These types of questions are meant to show the arrangement of the passages and their meanings. Ex.- The quotation "_____" signals a shift from
What is Organization and Structure?
400
Decide your position before you read sources or read the sources then decide your position. Students need to know what strategy will work best.
What is how to choose a side in persuasive argument?
400
These people look for clarity and specificity.
Who are the readers?
500
Congratulations you just got the---- FIVE PART QUESTION!!! In order to get the points answer all five right! 1.This type of voice should always be present within your writing. 2. Try to write in this type of point of view as it shows professionalism. 3. These make your organization of your sentencesclearer and easier to follow. 4. These must be avoided because they can make the writing bland and stale, and because they are overused. 5. This must be avoided as it can cut the student 20% off their score- it is used to extend writing, but often times only harms it.
1. What is active voice? 2. What is third person? 3. What is transition? 4. What is a cliche? 5. What is wordiness?
500
This one should be focused on more, given more thought, and written on in a better way than the other two.
What is Question #1?
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