Synthesis
How many sources do you need to use?
3 sources
What is a noun/device you can use in your Rhetorical essay?
- allusion
-diction
-logos
-ethos
-pathos
-repetition
Is a rebuttal good for your essay?
yes
Can students get college credit with a score of or higher?
Yes
What does MCQ's stand for?
Multiple Choice Questions
How do you cite a source?
- put it in "quotations"
- quote the source For ex: (Source A)
What is the goal in a Rhetorical essay?
To analyze the choices the speaker makes to communicate that message and achieve their purpose
What is the line of reasoning?
process of ideas to help support your claim
How long is the Ap Exam?
(Hint: more than 2 hours...)
3 hours
(extra points if you get it correctly... 3 hrs AND 15 minutes)
What is a counter argument and why do we need to use it?
A counter argument is the opposite view and you need to use it to make your essay stronger.
What is the acronym that can help you identify the rhetorical situation and the elements of the text?
SPACECAT
How many prompts are there for your evidence that you can use?
4
What YouTuber can we watch for extra help?
(Hint: Battaglini kids SHOULD know this... also a woman)
Coach Hall
How many Multiple Choice Questions are on the AP exam?
45
How is Commentary significant when it comes to a synthesis essay?
- explains significance
- explains your interpretation of the text
- helps connect your evidence to your thesis
What should the thesis statement have in a Rhetorical essay?
- it must identify the speakers MESSAGE or PURPOSE an the CHOICES
How many prompts are there for your evidence that you can use?
4
When was the first AP English test taken?
May 1956!!!
How many questions do you need to pass the MCQ portion?
20+
What does synthesize mean?
- to assemble parts into a new whole
- combine (a number of things) into a whole
Should you avoid using the words "pathos", "logos", and "ethos" in the essay?
Yes, instead identify how the speaker wants the audience to feel
Name the different types of evidence
- hypothetical
- general
- somewhat specific
- specific
How many students annually pass with a rate of 56%?
(Hint: in between 400,000-800,000)
550,000
When were the MCQ's first introduced?
Hint: late 1900's
1980