AP English Language Synthesis Essay Quiz

What is the primary goal of crafting a thesis in a synthesis essay?

• To list all the sources

• To provide a conclusion

• To take a specific stance on the issue

• To summarize the sources

Which skill involves understanding the main claim and potential biases of each source?

• Identifying the Core Issue

• Formulating an Argument

• Structuring a Coherent Essay

• Analyzing Source Arguments

What should you do to avoid simply summarizing sources in your essay?

• Include more quotes

• Focus on connections and larger significance

• Use more sources

• Write longer paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of the first read in effective reading strategies?

• To check for grammar errors

• To find quotes

• To grasp the central argument and purpose

• To memorize the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is a key aspect of organizing your essay logically?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Including as many sources as possible

• Writing in a casual tone

• Leading your reader from point to point

What should you do if a source is not useful or credible?

• Summarize it briefly

• Quote it extensively

• Use it strategically

• Use it anyway

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the focus of a synthesis essay according to the prompt?

• The vocabulary

• The length

• The argument

• The sources

What is a potential pitfall when using sources in your essay?

• Letting the sources control your argument

• Using too few sources

• Writing too briefly

• Quoting too much

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of annotating actively?

• To avoid reading the text

• To mark up texts with thoughts and connections

• To impress the teacher

• To make the text colorful

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What should you do if you find a source that contradicts your argument?

• Use it to find limitations in your argument

• Summarize it

• Change your argument

• Ignore it

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6