Ap Writing and Thesis Statements

Thesis Statements should be:

• Multiple Sentences

• Typically 1 clear sentence

• Always 2 sentences

Thesis statements should possess:

• Pronouns like I and me

• Multiple Positions

• 1 clear position and a line of reasoning

Why is line of reasoning so important in a thesis?

• It makes you sound sophisticated

• It provides your reasons that support your position

• It weakens your opinion sometimes

Examples of Original Evidence for an Argument Prompt can be:

• Historical figures

• Personal Anecdotes

• All of the above

To properally explain your evidence you:

• provide new insight and connections back to thesis

• provide general explanations and broad details

• provide an overview of the information.

You have to provide direct quotes with orignal evidence.

• True

• False

Argument Writing is where you take a position on a topic and only highlight your opposing viewpoint.

• True

• False

Rhetoric Writing is where you examine the rhetorical situation and elements of persausion in a text.

• True

• False

Synthesis writing is where you blend multiple sources to create a position.

• True

• False

Sophistication primarily has to do with language use.

• True

• False