AP Lang Final Review

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.

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.

What is the first step of critical reading?

• Read the introduction for each source.

• Determine your position.

• Make sure you understand what the prompt is asking you.

• Read through all of the sources to find evidence..

Evaluating MLA citation listings can help in developing an understanding of the source’s... (select all that apply)

• position

• bias

• credibility

• author

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• College credit

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A great introduction includes the following

• engages

• intriguing statements

• evidence

• acknowledgement of all sources that will be used

Match the following rhetorical choices

• simile/metaphor

• compare/contrast

• syntax

• ideas communicated (shifts)

• imagery

• strategy

• device

• structure

• word choice

• appeals

What should be included an a synthesis essay?

• How the sources interact with each other

• The required amount of sources requested in the prompt

• a defensible thesis

• a counter-claim

A position and perspective are different. A position is what is being argued. What is a perspective?

• Where the argument is coming from based on location.

• Where the argument is coming from based on the source's background

• Where the argument is coming from based on bias

• Where the argument is coming from based on word count

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