AP Lang Synthesis Review

What is the standard time given to complete the AP Lang synthesis essay?

• 40 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 55 minutes

What is the minimum number of sources must students reference while writing the synthesis essay?

• one

• two

• three

• four

How should writers reference their sources in the essay?

• By author

• By title

• Source letter (A,B, C, etc.)

• Any of these will work

Writers must use parenthetical citations when citing a source on the synthesis essay, even when they've already cited the author, title, or source letter in the sentence.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT true about AP Lang thesis statements

• They must be defensible

• They must be detailed or explicit

• They can be two sentences if they are close together

• They can be anywhere in the essay.

Would this earn the thesis point?

Many cities have food trucks.

• Yes

• No

Would this earn the thesis point for the bell-work prompt?

Food trucks should not be allowed.

• Yes

• No

Would this earn the thesis point?

The most important things cities should consider when regulating mobile food establishments are their long-term impact on the environment and economics of the community.

• Yes

• No

Can you go "off script" and use information from beyond the sources to support your argument?

• Yes, as long as you also still cite the necessary number of sources.

• No, this is about the sources not about your ideas.

Should you use first (I, me, my, mine, we, us, ours) or second person (you, your, yours) in this essay?

• Definitely not

• It's not forbidden per se, but it's rarely necessary in this style of essay.

• Certainly- just be sure to capitalize "I" instead of writing "i"

• Yes, but College Board will deduct several points for this choice.