Synthesis AP Lang

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

• 40 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 55 minutes

How many sources must students reference while writing the synthesis essay?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Writer 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 an acceptable quote integration? Select all that apply.

• Thatcher begins by saying, "We have lost a great president, a great American, and a great man."

• "We have lost a great president, a great American, and a great man." Margaret says this to start things off.

• To begin her eulogy, Thatcher describes Reagan as "a great president, a great American, and a great man."

• Margaret Thatcher states Reagan was a great President, a great American, and a great man.

Which type of essay requires a student to use 3+ documents in the essay?

• rhetorical analysis

• synthesis

• argumentative

• none of the above

What is the purpose of the synthesis essay?

• evaluate the writer's research gathering skills

• AP College Board likes synthesis essays

• judge the writer's ability to list ideas in a short period of time

• examine the writer's skill to use several sources on the same topic

True or False: For the synthesis essay, you must cite at least three sources.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the process of synthesizing sources?

• Copying large sections of text from a single source

• Summarizing each source in separate paragraphs

• Combining insights from various sources to support a new idea

• Using only sources that agree with the writer's point of view

Which of the following does not apply to synthesis?

• Deconstruct the prompt

• Write a Thesis that responds to the prompt

• Read and annotate the sources

• Plan the essay with claims, evidence, commentary, and concession

• Write an exposition for each source

Which of the following reflects a sample synthesis prompt?

• Art is typically valued for its beauty, its cultural relevance, and its ability to communicate the artist's ideas. Many artists, like Lin-Manuel Miranda, argue that artwork has political value as well and that artists have a responsibility to "tell the truth as [they] see it."

  Carefully read the following six sources, including the introductory information for each source. Write an essay that synthesizes material from at least three of the sources and develops your position on what role, if any, artists should take in political discourse.

• In his article "What Artists Can Do," Lin-Manuel Miranda asserts that “All art is political,” and that it is the artist’s job to “tell the truth as [they] see it.”

  Write a well-developed essay that argues your position on the extent to which Miranda’s definition of art and the responsibilities of the artists is valid.

• The following is an article written by Lin-Manuel Miranda entitled "What Artists Can Do." Analyze the rhetorical choices Miranda utilizes to support his views about the responsibilities of the artist.