what device is that?
a device with a comparison of two things, without using "like" or "as".
metaphor
an advertisement for a toothpaste product endorsed by dentists.
ethos
thesis
rhetorical ___ are used to evoke a sense of understanding or persuasion in the reader. Examples of these include: simile, juxtaposition, allusion, etc.
devices
How many essay questions are on the AP Lang exam?
Three
a device which supplements the reader with a short story about a real person/incident.
anecdote
a commercial of an animal rescue center with visuals of injured or sorrowful animals.
pathos
how many points can you gain total on the rhetorical analysis essay?
six
the rhetorical ___ are most commonly regarded as ethos, logos, and pathos
appeals
what is considered a "passing" score for any AP exam?
a 3 (or higher).
an emotional work or passage typically in reference to addressing someone/something that is dead/absent
apostrophe
"the average global temperature has increased by 1.2 degrees celsius over the past century".
"Samples from this study"
Logos
what are the three rows of scoring?
thesis, evidence/commentary, sophistication
this three-sided shape can be used as a tool in understanding the relationship between speaker, audience, and context. aka: the rhetorical ___.
triangle
how much time do you get total to answer the three essays on the AP Lang exam?
2 hours and 15 mins total
a phrase where two or more words are drastically opposed. (e.g: honest thief, pretty ugly).
oxymoron
"trust me, i can assure you [blank] works because i've been through [blank]".
ethos
what is the hardest point(s) to earn on the rhetorical analysis essay?
rhetorical ___ are what make arguments weaker or illogical, typically a mistake in the argument
fallacies
what is one paragraph that is not necessarily "required" in your essay?
conclusion
a kind of writing that is typically ridiculing or in contempt to the weaknesses and wrongdoings of a group or humanity as a whole. generally aiming to set a "moral standard" for society and persuading the reader through "forced laughter".
satire
When Harry Potter states:
"You've made a mistake, I can't be a wizard. I mean, I'm just Harry, just Harry".
Logos
what is the only thing that can be placed anywhere in your essay?
your thesis
on the rhetorical analysis essay, it is important to understand the rhetorical ___, which can be described as the circumstances or context of a piece of writing.
situation
what percent of your overall score on the ap exam is the FRQ section worth?
55%