AP Language and Composition Overview

What is rhetoric?

• a toddler throwing a tantrum

• a promposal

• a sales associate upselling products

• the art of persuasion

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

True or False: The AP Language and Composition Exam is comprised of two sections: Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions.

• True

• False

How much is the Multiple Choice section worth?

• 55%

• 45%

• Some %

• Ugh, Math!

How much is the Free Response section worth?

• 55%

• 45%

• More %

• Ugh, Más Math?

Which of the following is NOT an AP style question?

• Rhetorical Organization

• Author's Purpose

• Footnotes

• Matching

Which of the following is NOT an effective test-taking strategy?

• Using context

• Eeny, meeny, miny, moe

• Substitution

• Anticipation

• Educated Guess

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

How long do you have to read and annotate the synthesis sources?

• 55 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 15 minutes

• Not enough time

True or False: For the synthesis essay, you must cite at least three sources.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.W.11-12.7

CCSS.W.11-12.8

Which of the following does not apply to synthesis?

• Deconstruct the prompt

• Write a Thesis that responds to the prompt

• Read and annotate the sources

• Plan the essay with claims, evidence, commentary, and concession

• Write an exposition for each source

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.W.11-12.7

The purpose of the rhetorical analysis essay is to___________.

• Identify AND evaluate the rhetorical techniques the writer uses.

• Find as many devices as possible. Bonus points for obscure Greek terms.

• Identify AND evaluate the author's purpose and audience

• Effectively explain the rhetorical appeals

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.6