AP TERMS
The Following is an example of....
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers
Alliteration: The repetition on consonant sounds
The most important thing in all academic writing is to be sure you have a clear _____.
Thesis Statement
The following video uses which of the three rhetorical appeals?
Pathos: The appeal to emotions and values
Arguing against the man instead of against the issue. Example: We can’t elect him mayor. He cheats on his wife!
What is ad hominem
The following video demonstrates what rhetorical (and poetic) device?
Onomatopeia
Which of the following apply to TOPIC SENTENCES? (More than one may apply)
A. They are usually the first sentence of the body paragraph
B. They should connect the paragraph to the thesis
C. They are important parts of the introduction and conclusion paragraph
D. They should state a claim
E. They should state the main argument of the essay
A. They are usually the first sentence of the body paragraph
B. They should connect the paragraph to the thesis
D. They should state a claim
Persuasive reasoning
Together with your group, write your strongest reason in favor of, and against, school uniforms.
Ms. T will be the judge deciding which answers are strongest.
Answers Vary
The conclusion does not follow logically from the premise. Example: My teacher is pretty; I’ll learn a lot from her. Or: John McCain was a war hero; he’ll be willing to stand tough for America.
What is non sequitur
The following phrases are examples of what rhetorical device?
ie, It is ________ if a fire station burns down.
ie, It is _______ that people thought World War 1 would be "the war to end all wars."
ie, The bullet proof window that was designed to save the president almost caused his death by ricocheting a bullet at him.
Irony: an unexpected twist in the outcome of a series of events.
Organization
Name two important ways that writing can be recognized as being "organized?" That is, what are two hallmarks of well-organized writing?
Acceptable Answers:
- by indenting all paragraphs
- by having a clear thesis supported by body paragraphs
- by using strong topic sentences
- by having a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
What is the minimum number of sources you need to use in your Synthesis essay?
Three
A generalization based on too little evidence, or on evidence that is biased. Example: After being in New York for a week, I can tell you: all New Yorkers are rude.
What is hasty generalization
The following video is an example of which rhetorical device?
Parody: An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comedic effect
What is each essay question called on the AP exam?
Q1 is...
Q2 is...
Q3 is...
Q1 is synthesis
Q2 is rhetorical analysis
Q3 is Argument
What type of claim asserts that specific courses of action should be instituted as a solution to a problem?
Claims of Policy
Asserting a point that has just been made. Sometimes called “begging the question.” Example: She is ignorant because she was never educated. Or: We sin because we’re sinners.
What is circular reasoning
The following is the definition of which rhetorical device?
"Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally."
Hyberbole
Denotation is.....
Connotation is.....
Denotation is the dictionary definition of the word
Connotation is the feeling the word conveys
Claim that asserts that a condition has existed, exists, or will exist and is based on facts or data that the audience will accept as being objectively verifiable.
Claims of Fact
The mistake of assuming that, because event a is followed by event b, event a caused event b. Example: It rained today because I washed my car. Or: The stock market fell because the Japanese are considering implementing an import tax.
What is post hoc, ergo propter hoc