AP Lang and Comp Rhetorical Analysis Rubric Quiz

How many total points can a student earn on the Rhetorical Analysis essay?

• 9

• 4

• 6

• 1

In Row A, the student's ____ is evaluated.

• Thesis

• Syntax

• Rhetorical Situation

• Grammar

To earn at least two points in Row B, a student must provide ____ specific, relevant evidence and explain how ____ of the evidence relate to the student's argument.

• lots; some

• plenty; 2/3

• some; some

• several; several

Row C evaluates the student's level of ____

• Sophistication

• Relevance

• Significance

• Intellect

To earn a 4 in Row B, it is ok for the student to simply restate the thesis, repeat provided information, and offer information irrelevant to the prompt?

• True

• False

To earn a 1 in Row A, the student must respond to the prompt with a defensible ____ that analyzes the writer's rhetorical choices.

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion Paragraph

• Rhetorical Situation

• Thesis

How many points can a student earn in Row B if they do the following:

A)Provide specific evidence to support all claims in a line of reasoning.

AND COMMENTARY:

B) Consistently explain how the evidence supports a line of reasoning.

AND

C) Explain how multiple rhetorical choices in the passage contribute to the writer’s argument, purpose, or message.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4