Vocabulary
potential claim that the disagreeing side could pose
counterclaim
This exam requires students to write a counterargument
CAASPP
The person who is writing from their perspective or speaking...
SPEAKER
The author compares two things using "like" or "as"
simile
being positive; expecting a favorable outcome
optimistic
the study or practice of effective communication/persuasion
rhetoric
On the AP Synthesis essay, a student must use ___ different resources.
3
Who the speaker is intending to reach
audience
The author references an historical or mythological event
allusion
Not influenced by personal feelings; judgement based on facts not feelings
objective
a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly
bias
This essay requires the reader to respond to a prompt and identify the author's rhetorical choices that they use to support their message
Rhetorical Analysis
The rhetorical analysis prompt always asks about the author's ___________________
Message (or Purpose)
The author uses a story from their own experience
Personal Anecdote
Expecting the worst possible outcome
pessimistic
a political belief that traditions are more important than change
conservatism
A perfect essay is how many points?
6
What is the rhetorical situation?
Speaker
Purpose/message
Audience
Context
Exigence
Repetition or parallel structure (syntax)
impersonal; emotionless; not caring
indifferent
a political belief that change is necessary for society's to grow
liberalism
What is Mr. Z's number one recommendation for the MCQ on the AP exam?
Don't leave any blank!
When the author organizes their information in their writing (such as "cause and effect" or "sequencing"), this is an example of a/n _________ appeal
logical (logos)
The author uses a particular word or set of words to develop a tone
diction
formal diction
loaded language
Believing oneself morally right and just; virtuous; noble
righteous