Synthesis
Analysis
Argument
Other Stuff to Know
100
Read and understand the prompt. Then take a __________.
What is position?
100
For an analysis essay you must use _____ devices
What is rhetorical?
100
Your argument essay MUST include
What is examples or evidence?
100
You will have ____ hours to write the three AP essays on the day of the AP test.
What is two?
200
While reading the sources, you must __________ them.
What is annotate?
200
List at least three common rhetorical devices you may use:
What is syntax, diction, irony, imagery, tone, etc.?
200
The most common mistake made in writing an argument essay is not taking a ________ ________about the prompt, or changing your position by the time you finish the essay.
What is a clear position?
200
You get ___ additional minutes to look at the synthesis essay before you begin writing the essays.
What is 15?
300
Present a clear _______ statement supporting, rebutting, or qualifying the prompt.
What is thesis?
300
During your AP test, it would be smarter to work on your analysis essay ____.
What is last? This is because students struggle with this essay the most, and it is more important to write two strong essays and one weaker one than one strong essay, one incomplete one, and one weak one.
300
True or False? Writing things like " everyone is entitled to their own opinion" or "at the end of the day it does not matter what my position is" will strengthen your essay and make the test takers see what a sweet person you are.
What is FALSE?! These types of sayings weaken your essay.
300
True or False? The multiple choice is worth less than the three essays.
What is true?
400
What is the least amount of sources you must use to prevent losing points?
What is three or more?
400
Logos is _____ appeal Ethos is _____ appeal Pathos is______ appeal
What is logical, credible, and emotional appeal?
400
True or False? You can use examples from history as well as examples from movies and television shows in trying to prove your position.
What is true? These examples count as evidence
400
If you run out of time on the multiple choice, make sure to bubble in __________.
What is ALL questions remaining?
500
Do not __________ the sources, use them as evidence for your thesis.
What is summarize?
500
Explain the arch method
What is a way to help students plan by answering the question, the author uses____ to____. Below the arch are located a list of rhetorical devices in the passage and the arch itself contains the author and title of the passage read.
500
Your position should be clear and evident in your ______ _____ in the introduction paragraph.
What is thesis statement?
500
____________ wishes you the best of luck!
What is Mrs. Knighten? :)
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