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What are the rhetorical appeals?
What are...
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Can you use hypothetical evidence in your argument essay?
What is...
NO
What is...
3
a rhetorical device that presents contrasting ideas or statements in parallel structure, creating a striking contrast and enhancing the impact of the message
What is
antithesis
What is the time limit for AP lang mc section?
What is
60 minutes
The repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive lines or sentences
What is...
anaphora
This term describes an argument that acknowledges opposing viewpoints and responds to them in order to strengthen the writer’s position.
What is...
counterargument
Name 2 things you should do while analyzing sources (what your should look for to prep your essay).
What is...
what topic it supports
what does it refute
what does it qualify
what the sources main argument is
What does "concession" mean in argument?
What is
to acknowledge the opposing side
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
What is
juxtaposition
Define the rhetorical choice...
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
What is...
parallelism
Name two specific types of evidence to use in your argument essay.
ex. facts
What are
facts, statistics, expert testimony, anecdote, etc.
This part of the synthesis essay explains how a source supports your argument and connects to your thesis.
What is
commentary
This quote can be two devices. Name them.
"Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get"
What is
analogy and simile
What is a common mistake students make after proving evidence in an essay?
What is
not analyzing the evidence to directly support their argument.
Name the three things to include in your introduction.
What is...
context
rhetorical choices
purpose/message
Define the parts of CHORES
What is
Current Events
History
Outside Knowledge
Reading
Entertainment
Science and Technology
What is one way to avoid summary in a synthesis essay?
What is
to focus on how sources relate to each other and the thesis, not just what they say
What is
Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone
Why is it important to vary sentence structure in an essay?
What is
to keep the writing engaging, improve clarity, and demonstrate strong writing skills.
Name 10 rhetorical choices/ strategies.
diction, syntax, imagery, tone, simile, metaphor, rhetorical question, personification, antithesis, juxtaposition, repetition, etc.
What is the purpose of a warrant in an argument?
What is
to explain how the evidence supports the claim.
What is the difference between summary, paraphrase, and synthesis?
What is
summary: brief overview
paraphrase: restate in own words
synthesize: combine sources to create an argument
What is a "qualifier" in argument writing?
What is
a word or phrase that limits a claim, like "sometimes" or "in many cases"
This fallacy attacks the speaker instead of addressing the argument.
What is
ad hominem