AP Lang Rhetorical Essay

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What is the ideal placement of a thesis statement in a rhetorical analysis essay?

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The thesis should be at the end of the first paragraph and should answer the question in the prompt. It can be more than one sentence long.

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What is the primary goal of a rhetorical analysis essay?

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To explain how the author's choices serve the author's purpose.

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What must you include to achieve a higher score on a rhetorical analysis essay?

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Include specific evidence, explain how the evidence supports the argument, and show how that choice works to support the author's overall purpose.

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What does the 'big question' in a rhetorical analysis relate to?

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The theme or overall purpose of the passage.

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Is it necessary to name rhetorical devices in a rhetorical analysis essay to do well?

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False, it is not necessary to name the rhetorical devices.

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What is a rhetorical device?

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A technique used by authors to persuade or convey meaning, such as metaphor, simile, or alliteration.

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What is the purpose of a rhetorical analysis?

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

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What should a strong thesis statement do in a rhetorical analysis essay?

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It should clearly state the author's purpose and the rhetorical strategies used to achieve that purpose.

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What is the significance of providing evidence in a rhetorical analysis?

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Evidence supports your claims and demonstrates how the author's choices contribute to their overall purpose.

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What is the difference between a summary and a rhetorical analysis?

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A summary recounts the main points of a text, while a rhetorical analysis examines how those points are made and their effectiveness.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2