Rhetorical Situation
In SPACECAT, what does the "S" stand for?
Speaker
What do a simile and metaphor have in common?
They both are used to compare two or more things.
What are the three essays you have to write on the AP Exam?
Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis and Argument
What acronym can you use to help you come up with evidence for the argument essay?
CHORES
What do argument and synthesis have in common?
They both are asking you to establish an argument.
In SPACECAT, what do the "As" stand for?
Audience and Appeals
What is juxtaposition?
Putting two contrasting elements together
If you divide your time equally on the FRQ section, how much time will you have for each of the 3 questions?
40 minutes
How many sources do you need to use on the synthesis essay to earn a score of 3 or higher on Evidence & Commentary?
3
What is the difference between an argument and synthesis essay?
In SPACECAT, what does the "P" stand for?
Purpose
What is parallelism?
The use of the same/similar grammatical structure in a sequence of phrases or sentences.
How much time will you have for the MCQ section?
60 minutes
What is the highest score you can earn on an FRQ?
6
For multiple choice, if you find yourself running out of time, what should you do?
Be sure to answer ALL questions! (When in doubt, C your way out)
In SPACECAT, what do the "Cs" stand for?
Choices and Context
What is an allusion?
A purposeful reference.
How many MCQs are there?
45
In order to earn the point, your thesis statement MUST be ________.
A) In the first paragraph
B) Defensible
C) Only one sentence
D) None of the above
B. Defensible
The multiple choice section is broken up into 2 sections. What are they?
Reading- Rhetorical Analysis and Writing
What is the Exigence?
Exigence is the reason the speaker/writer speaks at the moment that they do. It's THE FIRE!!!
What is an example of figurative language?
Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, etc.
What items are you allowed to bring with you into the exam?
Two #2 pencils with erasers
Two black or blue ink pens
A (non-smart) watch
Your ID
What does CHORES stand for?
Current Events
History
Observations
Readings
Entertainment
Sports/Science
On both the RA and Synthesis essays, there’s one mistake that’s easy for writers to make. What one thing should you avoid including in these FRQs?
Summary