Vocab
What does connotation mean?
The emotional implications that a word may carry.
What does the C in CHORES stand for?
Current events
One dog bit me when I was a child so therefore all dogs are evil.
Generalization
What makes a good thesis?
It has a defensible position
How many sentences of commentary should you write?
At least one more than when explaining your evidence.
What does syntax mean?
The structure of a sentence
What can the S in CHORES stands for?
Society, sports, or science
Your argument is false because you are dumb!
Ad Hominem
What are the three categories of the Argument rubric?
Thesis, Evidence and Commentary, and Sophistication.
What should you do when you are done writing but have a few minutes left?
Proof read
What is an allegory?
A literary device that uses symbols, characters, or actions to represent a complex idea.
Reading
Birds are great pets because dogs are bad pets.
Non-sequitur
What is required to get the point for sophistication?
Writing that displays complex understanding throughout the whole argument.
Which section of the Argument rubric is worth the most points?
Evidence and Commentary
What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
Deductive- starts with a general premise, moves to a specific conclusion
Inductive- starts with a specific reason, moves to a vague conclusion
How many CHORES should you include when writing your essay?
At least 3
One time at school I slipped on a banana peel. That event taught me that humans have to persist.
Anecdote
How many points would a person receive in the Evidence and Commentary section if they provided mostly general evidence and summary of the evidence?
1 point
What should you do when you are just starting the argument section and you have 5 minutes left?
Write a thesis statement.
What is an aphorism?
A concise statement that expresses something true.
Talking about Taylor Swift’s impact on her fans and the relationship between her and her fans is an example of?
Society
“How did you do on the quiz?”
“I failed it. I’m such a chud.”
Colloquialism
How many points would a person receive in the Evidence and Commentary section if they provided specific evidence and some explanation to support the line of reasoning?
3 points
Which other AP question is Argument similar to?
Synthesis