Synthesis (FRQ #1) Review

What is the first step in responding to a synthesis essay prompt?

• Write a thesis statement
• Read and analyze the prompt
• Draft the essay
• Review the sources

How long is the recommended reading period for the synthesis essay?

• 15 minutes
• 10 minutes
• 20 minutes
• 5 minutes

What must a synthesis essay primarily include?

• Personal opinions
• A mix of sources supporting the argument
• Only primary sources
• A single perspective

How many sources are typically provided in the synthesis essay prompt?

• Three to four
• Five to six
• Six to seven
• Eight to nine

What type of sources are included in the synthesis essay?

• Only textual
• Textual and at least one visual
• Only visual
• None of the above

What does synthesizing sources involve?

• Summarizing each source
• Combining different perspectives from sources
• Quoting sources without analysis
• Discussing each source separately

How many points is the synthesis essay worth on the AP Lang exam?

• Six
• Five
• Four
• Three

What is the purpose of the 15-minute reading period?

• To write an outline
• To correct grammar mistakes
• To understand and annotate sources
• To memorize the sources

What should the thesis statement in a synthesis essay do?

• Restate the prompt
• Present a defensible position
• Summarize the sources
• Describe the sources

How many sources should be incorporated at a minimum in the essay?

• Two
• Three
• Four
• One