Synthesis
Texts that discuss the topic of the prompt, presenting various perspectives and positions.
What are the sources?
Compare and contrast, direct address, examples, inclusive pronouns, description, anecdotes, repetition, etc...
What are choices?
Current events, Historical events, Outside Knowledge, Reading, Experiences, Science/Sports
What is CHORES evidence categories?
2 hours and 15 minutes, 3 essays, 55% of score
What is the FRQ portion of the AP test?
(Q1: Synthesis, Q2: Rhetorical Analysis, Q3: Argument)
Author/Speaker, Audience, Exigence, Context, Message, Purpose
What are the SIX elements of the rhetorical situation?
Three
What is the amount of sources you MUST cite?
Location in the text, choice, purpose of the choice/ section
What are the elements of a rhetorical analysis claim?
Movies, TV shows, celebrities, pop culture, etc...
What is outside knowledge?
60 minutes, 5 sets of questions, 45 questions, 45% of grade
What is the MCQ portion of the AP test?
What the speaker/ writer wants the audience to understand or do
What is the purpose of a text?
The full citations and italicized words given above each source that can help you determine whether you need to read a source for YOUR argument.
What is the source information?
Speaker, audience, choices, purpose of the text as a whole
What are the elements of a rhetorical analysis thesis statement?
A part of the argument prompt meant to give you ideas and context on the topic.
What is the introductory quote?
Write an essay that argues your position on [specific subject from the introduction].
What is the argument prompt?
"Examine individual rhetorical choices but do not examine the relationships among different choices throughout the text."
What does NOT earn the sophistication point for rhetorical analysis?
Directly connecting sources (agree, disagree, etc) and connecting sources to YOUR argument
What is the goal of commentary for synthesis?
This gives you important context and information about the rhetorical situation.
What is the prompt?
Explaining and analyzing how different categories of evidence prove and support YOUR argument.
What is the purpose of commentary for argument?
Write an essay that analyzes the rhetorical choices [the writer] makes to [develop/achieve/convey] [his/her] [argument . . . /purpose . . . /message . . .].
What is the rhetorical analysis prompt?
"Crafting a nuanced argument by consistently identifying and exploring complexities or tensions" or "Articulating the implications or limitations of an argument by situating it within a broader context"
What is the criteria for sophistication for the argument essay?
"Not only do child development researchers, like Gordon, agree that routine is necessary for growth, but school psychologists (such as Smith and Davis) also believe that routine can have a positive impact on a child's educational progress."
What is connecting sources?
Connecting the choice to the rhetorical situation (effect on the audience, needs of the speaker, purpose of the choice/ section, purpose of the text as a whole)
What is the goal of commentary for rhetorical analysis?
Because, Since, Thus, If, Ultimately
What are commentary transition words?
Write an essay that synthesizes material from at least three of the sources and develops your position on [specific subject from the introduction].
What is the synthesis prompt?
Attempt to contextualize their argument, but such attempts consist predominantly of sweeping generalizations; Only hint at or suggest other arguments; Use complicated or complex sentences or language that is ineffective because it does not enhance the argument.
What does NOT earn the sophistication point (argument/synthesis)?