Introductory Paragraph and thesis
This is the point obtained on the Q3 synthesis essay for establishing a defensible claim or argument.
Thesis Point
This is what may happen once you get further in writing. This is not a bad thing but students are advised to embrace it.
When you____ your argument.
Reconsider
The impact that something has on a situation, process, or person; a sudden and powerful effect it has on them.
Example: Dang, that was a sad movie, it really had a strong ____ on me as the watcher.
Emotional Impact
This is the first step that an AP student must take when given sources for the Q3 synthesis essay. This step will ensure that the student is using the sources correctly and with accurate information.
Analyzing
In AP Lang this organizer it’s made up of the writer and speaker, audience, and message which is important when analyzing text.
Rhetorical Triangle
This is the act of gathering all ideas and topics that will be discussed in the essay.
Hint: What comes before you begin writing?
Preplanning
This is the amount of words that you should have when writing your Q3. This essay should not be verbose but have ____.
Sufficient words
This is using the dictionary definition of a word.
Denotative Diction
In order to earn full points for evidence and commentary it is critical that the student uses ____ sources.
Hint: Utilizing one source will not earn you many points!!!
Multiple; Multiple sources
This is the stance taken by a source. In other words, what is being argued by a source.
Position
This is where the argument is coming from based on the source’s background.(Experience, interests, and expertise)
Perspective
AP EXAM: Point earned ONLY when a student shows a complex and nuanced understanding of the prompt.
Sophistication Point
This is the attitude or approach that it author takes towards the works central theme or subject.
Tone
When writing a synthesis essay this is something that you should attempt to avoid in your sources. This is the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment.
Bias
This is a thesis statement that provides that there are two sides to an argument. Words such as while, although, or however are used to indicate this.
Rogerian thesis
When a writer establishes a position or stance on a subject, but throughout the work shifts their position.
Revised position
The background environment, setting, framework, or surroundings of events or occurrences. This word simply means circumstances forming a background of an event, idea, or statements, in such a way to enable readers to understand the narrative of a literary piece.
Context/ To contextualize
Organizational or stylistic choices that an author makes that ultimately affect how the audience perceives a topic or a piece of literature.
Author’s choice
When you ____your sources, you are making it stronger and helping use that source to enhance your argument rather than using direct quotes. By doing this you are ensuring that you will not miss something or summarize.
Integrate
This refers to a source that even though credible,due to its presence on the AP exam, can also be biased because it is written by an author. Authors more than likely answer their own opinions in writing, and this is seen in the examples given an AP classroom.
Credible with bias
A THESIS statement should be_____.
Hint: A thesis statement should not be:
A banana is yellow or the sky is blue.
Arguable
This is utilized by writers when they don’t know the precise word for something.
Example: whatchamacallit
Placeholder word
A style often used when the writer incorporates adjective that add to his or her overall message and makes it more sophisticated.
Vivid style
Sources that are the most direct evidence of a time or event because they were created by people or things that were there at the time or event.
First hand account
This refers to any change or altering of a position that has been previously introduced. This occurs as a result of new evidence or understanding which leads the writer to choose a different stance in writing.
Shift in Position