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Q4- In the first paragraph, the author uses the phrase “rented readers” (sentence 6) in order to...
define writers’ workshops in terms of their value to aspiring writers
Q14- the author makes which of the following assumptions about his audience
They are familiar with mainstream rhetoric about globalization
Q32- Which would provide the best concluding sentence for the passage
Clearly there are both negative and positive aspects to coexisting with mayflies, but the long-lasting positives outweigh the temporary negatives
Q34- Many people view teenagers as lazy, preferring to spend their summers playing video games and hanging out with friends instead of working hard to make money.
Should the writer add this sentence?
No, because it portrays teenagers in a way that could undermine the writer’s appeal to teenage readers.
Gatsby- Which Egg is known as Old Money?
West Egg
Q6- In the last sentence of the second paragraph (“Journal writing . . . projects”), the author connects two independent clauses with the conjunction “and” primarily to
emphasize that keeping a journal has multiple benefits for writers
Q17- the author mentions the diffusion of English primarily to
acknowledge the validity of one element of an argument he generally opposes
Q28- In fact, often street lights are shut off in order to decrease the number of mayflies congregating near them.
Should the writer make this addition?
Yes, because it connects the evidence offered in the sentence to the paragraph’s main claim.
Q36- Teens with access to part-time jobs often select what they perceive as better alternatives (e.g., community service, volunteer work, unpaid internships, and academics) that have nonfinancial benefits.
Should the writer keep or delete the underlined text?
Keep it, because it exemplifies what these potentially better alternatives might be.
What does SPACE stand for?
S- Speaker
P- Purpose
A- Audience
C- Context
E- Exigence
Q9- The author’s decision to repeat the word “forget” in the sixth and seventh paragraphs primarily serves to
suggest a parallel between two distinct ideas that the author challenges
Q19- the author mentions “the absence of coordinated warning systems” to amplify his point about the
the hazards of inhabiting certain geographical areas
Q26- "Throughout a couple of weeks each summer, the nymphs (juvenile mayflies), which have developed underwater for the past few months, hatch into millions of mature mayflies with non-functioning mouths"
Should the writer keep or delete the underlined text?
Keep it, because it explains a term that may be unfamiliar to some readers
Q37- Teenagers in my neighborhood, meanwhile, must need some extra money because I see numerous signs at the local grocery store advertising personal lawn-mowing and babysitting services.
Should the writer keep or delete this sentence?
Delete it, because the anecdote about local teenagers weakens the reasoning of the argument at this point of the passage.
What are the 3 elements of the AP rhetorical analysis essay rubric and their score.
Thesis- 1
Evidence/Commentary- 4
Sophistication- 1
Q11- In the seventh sentence of the seventh paragraph, the author uses a dash primarily to
elaborate on a general claim by providing specific examples
Q20- The quotation marks around the phrase “international community”, serve primarily to
signal a skeptical tone that reflects the author’s doubts about the existence of such a community
Q30- Despite these nuisances, I have come to value these somewhat unsightly creatures.
Which version of the sentence most effectively accomplishes this goal?
As it is
Q33- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS), the state with the highest employment rate for teens is Mississippi at 77 percent, and the lowest is North Dakota at 51 percent.
Which of the following versions of the underlined portion of sentence 3 most effectively accomplishes this goal?
the number of teens working summer jobs has dropped from 60 percent to 30 percent since the 1980s
Define this Rhetorical Device- Appealing to the author’s credibility or the ethical character of a speaker, also making a connection with the audience
Ethos
Q2- What best represents the thesis of the passage?
The key to success as a writer is consistent effort, not inherent ability
Q24- Why does the author cite Thomas Friedman
to acknowledge that the arguments of flat-world proponents are more complex than he has previously suggested
Q31- Which of the following words should be placed at the beginning of sentence 16 and why?
Mayflies impact the economies of humans who live near healthy rivers and lakes—both tourists and locals spend money to enjoy activities in and near the water.
Thus,
It shows a casual connection between the two ideas from the previous sentence and current sentence.
Q39- Depending on what teens do instead, these traits can be developed in other ways.
Which adjective would best modify that word “traits” to reinforce the passage’s perspective on soft skills and why?
Desirable
The writer is explaining how individuals and employers would want teens to be developing these soft skills
What assignment is due this Friday? (03/10)
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