Syntax
Strategies
Diction/Tone
Structure
Misc/Essays
100
What is the difference between a periodic and cumulative sentence?
Periodic sentence- main point at end Cummulative-main point at the beginning/middle, rest expands on that idea.
100
Define ethos, logos, and pathos.
Ethos-appeals to authority/credibility Logos- appeals to logic Pathos- appeals to emotion
100
What are 3 ways to make your writing more sophisticated?
Appropriate tone, sophisticated diction, varied syntax, etc.
100
The strongest arguments are ___________ types of arguments.
qualified
100
What does the latin "vert" mean?
turn
200
What effect does parallelism have on a sentence?
Emphasizes a certain idea
200
What should you do while reading a prompt for a rhetorical analysis?
Annotate and make a brief outline
200
Define tone.
Tone- the author's attitude toward their subject.
200
What is the difference between an argument of evaluation and an argument of definition?
Evaluative- criteria created and subject is measured against criteria Definition- define the object
200
What % of your AP score is determined by your essays?
55%
300
What are 3 aspects of writing that syntax affects?
style, voice, mood, tone
300
What is the least important part of your essay on the AP test?
The conclusion
300
What is the difference between pedantic and didactic?
Pedantic- talking down to audience Didactic- teaching, often boring, not condescending
300
What is the goal of a Rogerian argument?
To understand both sides fully and be respectful while arguing one side.
300
What are the 3 main characteristics of a proposal?
Call for action in response to problem, focus on future, center on audience
400
What is antithesis?
A contrast of ideas or words in a balanced or parallel construction a-b-a-b
400
What is the strategy used in the following quotation? "And still there is no sound in the world so filled with mystery and longing and unease as the sound at night of a river-boat blowing for the langing---one long, two shorts, one long, two shorts. Over the somber levels of the water pours the great voice, so long prolonged..."
Assonance
400
When do you use that vs. which?
That- restrictive, singles out object Which-non-restrictive, leaves room for description
400
What are 5 elements that you need in a Toulmin argument?
Claim, warrant, backing, evidence, reasons, rebuttal, data, qualifier.
400
In a synthesis prompt: what is the difference between "evaluate" and "extent" and "develop a position"?
Develop a position doesn't always mean take a stance, need to look what follows. Evaluate- look at big ideas Extent- qualify (what are the limits?)
500
"Fear leads to Anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." What are the 2 syntactical terms demonstrated here?
Anadiplosis and parallelism
500
What is the major difference between an 8 and a 9 essay?
Fluency
500
What is a gerund and what shouldn't you do with one?
A verb ending in ing, and shouldn't use them whenever you can avoid them.
500
What is the proper structure of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, bridge to evidence, evidence, analysis of evidence, bridge to next piece of evidence, second piece of evidence, analysis of evidence, bridge to third piece if there, analysis of third piece if there, concluding/transition sentence.
500
What is the name of the logical fallacy where the author oversimplifies the opposition?
Opposing a straw man.
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