AP LANG TEST Review

How many essays are on the AP exam?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

True or False: On the synthesis essay, you must use two of the sources to support your argument

• True: You must use 2

• False: You only have to use 1

• False: You must use 3

• False: you must use 4

True of False: It is to your advantage to bubble an answer for every question

• True

• False

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 the following is optional for all three essays if you don't have enough time?

• The thesis statement

• The hook

• Topic sentences

• Evidence

Which of these is a good thesis statement for the following argument prompt: "Oscar Wilde claims that disobedience is a valuable human train and that it promotes human progress. Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which Wilde's claims are valid."

• Civil disobedience has been an important part of many moments in history.

• Disobedience plays a vital role in helping to move society forward.

• Oscar Wilde says that disobedience is a good thing a lot of the time.

• Martin Luther King and Gandhi used disobedience to help their causes.

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.

How much of each paragraph should be explanation as opposed to evidence (all three essays).

• At least half

• 1/3

• It doesn't matter

True or False: On the AP Exam you are required to include parenthetical citations on the rhetorical analysis essay.

• True

• False

True or False: All quotes must be imbedded on both the rhetorical analysis essay and the synthesis essay.

• True

• False