SPACE
Figurative Language
Rhetorical Appeals
Essays
Rubric
100

What does the A in this acronym stand for?

Audience

100

What kind of figurative language is this example? "The sun, a molten orb, dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in fiery hues."

imagery

100

What is the appeal to logic?

logos

100

How many pieces of evidence are needed in each body paragraph?

at least 2
100
How many points can you earn for your thesis?

1

200

What does the E in this acronym stand for?

Exigence

200

What kind of figurative language is this example? "The birds are like black arrows flying across the sky."

simile

200

Which rhetorical appeal does this example correspond to? A commercial showing a heartwarming scene of a family to make people feel more likely to buy a product.

pathos

200

True or False: You should always use personal examples for all your evidence.

False

200

How many points can you earn for sophistication?

1

300

What does the P in this acronym stand for?

Purpose

300

What kind of figurative language is this example? "The sun was a gleaming pearl."

metaphor

300

What is the appeal to credibility?

ethos

300

Always start your introduction with a ____.

hook

300

How many points can you earn for evidence and commentary?

4
400

What does the S in this acronym stand for?

Speaker

400

What kind of figurative language is this example? "The flowers danced in the breeze."

personification

400

Which rhetorical appeal does this example correspond to? A scientist presenting data from a study to support a claim about the effectiveness of a new medicine.

logos

400

Each piece of evidence must be supported by _____.

commentary

400

How many questions are on the multiple choice section of the exam?

45 questions

500

What does the C in this acronym stand for?

Context

500

What kind of figurative language is this example? "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."

hyperbole

500

What is the appeal to emotion?

pathos
500

In a synthesis essay, how many sources are you required to use?

at least 3 sources

500

What is the duration of the AP English Language and Composition Exam?

3 hours and 15 minutes