AP Exam
When is the AP Exam?
May 14th, 2024
Who is the speaker of Letter from Birmingham Jail
Martin Luther King Jr.
How does the thesis help organize an essay’s line of reasoning?
Providing a roadmap for the evidence and claims
What rhetorical appeals are being used: "As a mother, I believe this policy will protect our children."
ethos and pathos
How does tone affect a reader's emotional response?
it shapes how the reader feels about the subject matter, like joy, anger, or sadness
How many questions are in the multiple-choice section of the exam?
45 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the colonies' independence from British rule
What type of evidence is based on personal stories or individual experiences?
Anecdotal evidence
Why does the credibility of Frederick Douglass as a former enslaved person enhance his argument in his speeches?
The ethos derived from his lived experiences
What is diction?
the choice of words and their arrangement in a piece of writing
What are the three free-response prompts in the exam?
Synthesis Question, Rhetorical Analysis, Argument
Who is the intended audience of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
The American public and Civil War mourners
Rewrite this statement as a strong claim: "Climate change is bad."
Climate change poses a significant threat to ecosystems and human survival, requiring immediate global action
Identify the emotional appeal in this quote: "Is it not time to let woman share in the blessings of liberty?"
Hope or a sense of justice
How does the use of formal diction differ from informal diction in writing?
formal diction is used in professional or academic writing, while informal diction is more casual and conversational
How long do you have to take the multiple-choice section of the exam?
1 hour
How does the context of the superhero universe affect the rhetoric in Spider-Man’s "With great power comes great responsibility" message?
The need to balance personal sacrifice with heroic duty
What technique is used in this conclusion: "If we don’t act now, future generations will inherit an unlivable planet"?
A call to action
How does this statement by Susan B. Anthony evoke pathos: "It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people"
appealing to a sense of inclusion and fairness
How does the use of nature-based imagery in this line, "The golden leaves swirled in the wind, their edges curling as if trying to hold onto the last moments of summer," reflect a theme of change?
symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitability of seasonal and emotional transitions
45%
What event prompted Martin Luther King Jr. to write the Letter from Birmingham Jail?
Criticism from white clergymen regarding his protests in Birmingham
Revise this vague topic sentence: "Exercise is good for you."
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health, boosts mood, and increases longevity
How does this argument use logos: "Half the population is excluded from voting, yet they are equally bound by the laws created by those who do"?
pointing out the inconsistency and injustice of excluding women from the democratic process
What is the effect of the symbolic imagery in "The broken mirror reflected a fractured world, each shard a glimpse of a past that could never be pieced together"
symbolizes the fragmentation of the character’s sense of self and the irreversible consequences of their actions