AP Lang and Comp Exam Review

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What does the SPACE acronym stand for in rhetorical analysis?

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S - Speaker, P - Purpose, A - Audience, C - Context, E - Exigence.

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Where should the info in the SPACE acronym be addressed in your rhetorical analysis essay?

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In the intro before the thesis statement.

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How long do you have for the writing portion of the AP Lang and Comp exam?

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2 hours and 15 minutes.

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How many essays are on the AP Lang and Comp exam?

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3.

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True or False: On the synthesis essay, you must use two of the sources to support your argument.

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False: You must use 3.

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How much of each paragraph should be explanation as opposed to evidence in all three essays?

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At least half.

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What is the purpose of the rhetorical analysis essay?

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To analyze how an author uses rhetorical strategies to achieve their purpose.

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What is a synthesis essay?

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An essay that requires you to combine multiple sources to support a central argument.

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What is the importance of the thesis statement in an essay?

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It presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What are rhetorical strategies?

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Techniques used by authors to persuade or inform their audience.