Thesis and Rhetorical Analysis Essentials

The video tutorial guides students on how to write a defensible thesis for the AP Lang rhetorical analysis essay. It covers the structure of an introductory paragraph, including the hook, context, and thesis. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying strategies and the author's purpose, and it suggests considering the audience to strengthen the thesis. An example is provided, along with a checklist to ensure the thesis is defensible and answers the prompt effectively.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• How to write a narrative essay

• How to earn the thesis point for AP Lang question 2

• How to analyze poetry

• How to write a research paper

What is the structure of an introductory paragraph for a rhetorical analysis essay?

• Thesis, body, conclusion

• Hook, context, thesis

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Hook, body, conclusion

Can the context and thesis be combined in the same sentence?

• No, they must be separate

• Only in the body paragraphs

• Yes, they can be combined

• Only in the conclusion

What elements should be identified in an essay or article?

• Purpose, strategies, audience

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Speaker, occasion, audience

• Title, author, genre, tone

Where can the thesis be placed according to the College Board's rubric?

• Only in the body paragraphs

• Anywhere in the essay

• Only in the introduction

• Only in the conclusion

What should you look for when reading and annotating a passage?

• Character development

• Plot summary

• Strategies or choices

• Grammar mistakes

What is essential for a thesis to be defensible?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Having a long introduction

• Mentioning author's purpose

• Including a summary

How can you add complexity to your thesis?

• By using more adjectives

• By considering the audience's effect

• By writing a longer thesis

• By including more examples

What should be included when first referencing an author?

• Their full name

• Their nickname

• Their last name

• Their initials

What is a key point in the checklist for a defensible thesis?

• Adding specifics and changing verbs

• Using only simple sentences

• Avoiding any mention of the audience

• Restating the prompt word for word