4/22 Ms Peer Editor AP Eng Lang Rhetorical Analysis Essay

What year's AP exam prompt is used as an example in the tutorial?

• 2015

• 2021

• 2017

• 2019

How long is recommended for planning and annotating the essay?

• 15-20 minutes

• 10-12 minutes

• 5-8 minutes

• 3-5 minutes

How should the introductory paragraph of the essay be structured?

• Short and to the point

• A detailed thesis statement only

• Long and detailed

• Only one sentence

Who is the speaker in the 2017 AP exam prompt addressing?

• Politicians

• Journalists

• Teachers

• Students

What is the speaker's main criticism of the American press?

• Political bias

• Lack of integrity

• Sensationalism

• Poor writing

Which rhetorical device is identified first in the speech analysis?

• Analogy

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

How does the speaker use humor in her speech?

• By making fun of herself

• By telling jokes

• By comparing her criticism to throwing rocks

• By using sarcasm

What is the primary purpose of the rhetorical devices used by the speaker?

• To confuse the audience

• To persuade the audience

• To inform the audience

• To entertain the audience

What tone does the speaker end the introduction with?

• Optimistic

• Sarcastic

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

What emotional appeal does the speaker use to connect with her audience?

• Appealing to their sense of duty

• Appealing to their sense of humor

• Appealing to their professional struggles

• Appealing to their sense of pride