MCQs
The number of multiple choice questions on the AP exam
What is 45?
This is an _____________ essay, but with six sources given to you to use.
Argument
Rhetorical analysis is not about what is written, but is about _______ it is written.
how it is written
Which essay (FRQ) should you start on?
The one you feel most confident about.
Half of the questions on the AP MCQ portion are very similar to the
ACT English test
You will score what point value out of four possible points if you do not use at least three sources
1 / 4 points is the max you can get if you do not use at least three sources
Your introduction paragraph of your rhetorical analysis essay should include
Info on the rhetorical situation: Who is the speaker? Exigence? Purpose? Audience? Context? Message?
AND a thesis statement.
Each body paragraph must include a CEW. What does CEW stand for?
Claim
Evidence
Warrant
DAILY DOUBLE (400 points)
What must you write for every FRQ, even if you don't think you'll have time for a full essay?
A thesis statement.
How many passages do you have to read for the MCQ portion?
Five
What is the maximum amount of time you should allow yourself on the synthesis essay (reading AND writing)?
DAILY DOUBLE (600 points)
What is the maximum amount of time you should allow yourself on the rhetorical analysis essay (reading AND writing)?
40 minutes
Name at least two places to get evidence for your argument essay.
1) Personal experience
2) Historical events
3) Pop culture
4) Specific example from real life
If you don't know the answer to a question, what should you do? (different advice for if you're running out of time)
Flag it and move on. Return to it later.
Approximately how many questions will ask you to read and analyze the rhetorical situation, style, language, and other elements of nonfiction texts?
23-25 questions
How does the College Board want you to cite you sources for the Synthesis essay?
By placing the source and its letter in parentheses after a quote, like "bla bla bla" (Source A), or by introducing a quote saying Source A says "bla bla bla."
How should you cite your rhetorical analysis evidence?
(Last name, para. #)
like
(Abbey, para. 5)
What is the maximum amount of time you should spend on your argument essay?
40 minutes
If you're running out of time and have a lot of unanswered questions, what should you do?
Select "B"
Approximately how many questions will ask you to "read like a writer" and consider revisions to a stimulus text?
20-22 questions
You must include these three things within an argument or synthesis essay.
An opposing perspective, evidence supporting that perspective, and a rebuttal.
Depending on who you ask, there are at least six elements of the rhetorical situation. You must name at least FOUR to earn points.
Exigence, speaker, purpose, audience, message, subject.
Where should you put your counterargument/opposing perspective?
Either at the end (final body paragraph) or at the beginning (first body paragraph) but your essay's organization is entirely up to you.
Name two strategies for deciphering words in context (be more specific than saying "use context clues")
1) Think of your Latin and Greek roots
2) Think about what other words the word sounds like (ex, "roils" and "boils")
3) Find synonyms within the text.