AP LANG Final Exam Review

What is exigence?

• the specific occasion that prompted the message to be created

• why the speaker is conveying the message

• who the writer is speaking to

• the circumstances surrounding the situation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is purpose?

• why the speaker is conveying a message

• who the writer is speaking to

• the circumstances surrounding the situation

• who is doing the writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is context?

• circumstances surrounding the situation

• who is doing the writing

• what the writer says

• specific occasion/event that prompted the message to be delivered

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Define line of reasoning (in AP LANG).

• an assertion of the truth of something

• the facts, examples, or sources used to support a claim

• a justification for why your position is the better position

• a set of reasons used in order to reach a conclusion

• ethos, pathos, and logos

What makes a claim defensible? (choose all that apply)

• controversial

• supported by evidence

• statement of fact

• formal language

When referencing the moves that a writer makes in a text, it is important to do what?

• Show why the writer made that choice and how it builds their argument.

• Add a ton of commentary.

• Discuss as many choices as you can.

• Show how you can do it too.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

How can you prevent bias in your argument?

• Tell the reader you aren't bias.

• Acknowledge an opposing view.

• Don't let the sources overtake you.

• Argue for one position.

A great introduction includes the following

• engages

• intriguing statements

• evidence

• acknowledgement of all sources that will be used

On the rhetorical analysis essay, what must the thesis statement include?

• The author/speaker's purpose AND the strategies you will be analyzing.

• The author/speaker's purpose

• The strategies you will be analyzing

• Your opinion about the topic of the piece.

Which of these is the best rhetorical analysis thesis statement?

• In order to honor Rosa Parks, President Barack Obama utilizes tone words that show his admiration.

• At the dedication of her statue at the U.S. Capitol, President Barack Obama honors Rosa Parks' legacy by utilizing emotional appeal, parallel structure, and tone shift.

• Rosa Parks was a great lady who used a lot of ethos.

• President Barack Obama uses emotional appeal, parallel structure and tone shift in his speech.