AP Lang and Comp

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 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.

Which choices are good to discuss in the rhetorical analysis essay? Choose all that apply.

• Appeals (emotion, logic, credibility)

• Tone and tone shifts (driven by word choice)

• Figurative language such as metaphors, similes, imagery etc.

• Structural choices such as parallel structure and juxtaposition.

How many essays are on the AP exam?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

True or False: The AP Language and Composition Exam is comprised of two sections: Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions.

• True

• False

In analyzing rhetorical strategies, what does it mean to evaluate the "ethos" of a speaker?

• Assessing the logical content of the speech

• Judging the emotional impact of the speech

• Considering the speaker's credibility and ethical appeal

• Analyzing the timing and relevance of the speech

Which is NOT an essay assessed by AP College Board AP English Language and Composition exam?

• Persuasive argument essay

• Research Documented Essay

• Synthesis essay

• Argumentative essay

The AP Language and Composition Exam is comprised of two sections: Multiple Choice and Free Response (Essay) Questions.

• True

• False

The AP Lang multiple choice section is worth __ of your total exam score.

• 35%

• 15%

• 45%

• 75%

Which of the following essay types will you not be asked to compose on the AP exam?

• Synthesis

• Argument

• Rhetorical Analysis

• Description