Argumentative Essay
What is argumentative and persuasive?
Authors use this text structure to persuade or convince the reader by presenting arguments and supporting evidence.
What is simile?
A comparison of two objects using "like" or "as."
What do you need to be able to identify in the text in order to write this essay?
Rhetorical devices/strategies
How many sources are needed for the synthesis essay
3-4
Whats the highest you can score on the ap essay?
9
How should sources be cited in an argumentive essay?
using consistent citation style such as MLA
What are the three modes of persuasion/appeals?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
How do you refer to the author of the text in your essay?
By their first AND last name or just their last name.
TRUE or FALSE: You do not have to cite your sources in your essay.
FALSE (Always cite your sources)
What score do you need in order to pass the ap test?
3
what is the structure of an argumentative essay?
includes and introduction, body paragraphs involving arguments and evidence, and a conclusion
What is an inference?
Drawing a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
What is SOAPSTEM?
Speaker/Occasion/Audience/Purpose/Subject/Tone
/Exogence/Message
How many sources will you have available?
6-7 sources
how much time do you get on section 1?
60 minutes
what strategies can writers use to effectively refute opposing arguments?
providing counterarguments supported by evidence, addressing potential weaknesses in opposing arguments, being respectful throughout the essay
What is allusion?
A direct or indirect reference to something that is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art
How many rhetorical strategies should you analyze in a rhetorical analysis essay?
3
List the three ways you can embed evidence into your essay
direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary
How many free response questions are there?
3 free response questions
What is the role of commentary in an argumentative essay
Explain the connection between evidence and claims.
What is Oxymoron?
What is the role of the specific statement in a rhetorical analysis introduction?
Provide information on the context and exigence of the speech.
A Synthesis essay is?
A synthesis essay is a written work that takes a unique viewpoint about a central idea, theme, or topic, and backs it up with a combination of multiple sources
How much does section 2 weigh?
55 %