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WorksheetsAP Exam Essay Requirements and Structure
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
How many essays are on the AP exam?
1
2
3
4
True or False: On the synthesis essay, you must use two of the sources to support your argument
True: You must use 2
False: You only have to use 1
False: You must use 3
False: you must use 4
How much of each paragraph should be explanation as opposed to evidence (all three essays).
At least half
1/3
It doesn't matter
True or False: On the AP Exam you are required to include parenthetical citations on the rhetorical analysis essay.
True
False
True or False: All quotes must be imbedded on both the rhetorical analysis essay and the synthesis essay.
True
False
What kinds of questions is the rhetorical analysis essay asking you to answer? Select all that apply.
How does the author/speaker use chosen rhetorical strategies to accomplish his or her purpose? Why are the author/speaker's choices effective for the given audience?
A claim about whether the author's message is significant for their audience and reasoning around whether or not your agree with the author.
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.
Ethos refers to the credibility of _______________
The speaker
The subject of the piece
The audience
A speaker may establish credibility by...
Sharing credentials
Using an appropriate tone
Demonstrating expertise
Telling an emotional story
"On one corner of my dresser sits a smiling toy clown on a tiny unicycle--a gift I received last Christmas from a close friend. The clown's short yellow hair, made of yarn, covers its ears but is parted above the eyes. The blue eyes are outlined in black with thin, dark lashes flowing from the brows. It has cherry-red cheeks, nose, and lips, and its broad grin disappears into the wide, white ruffle around its neck."
"In some situations of intense hostility between groups, the problem is “solved” by removing the minority from the scene altogether. In 1972, for example, the entire Asian population was ordered to leave the African country of Uganda, in which they had lived for generations. In a few cases, population transfer may involve outright partition of a territory. "
The rhetorical analysis essay asks you to ____.
argue your position on a controversial subject.
identify rhetorical choices only.
analyze how an author achieves his or her goal.
evaluate the strength of an author's argument.
In RA. what is the BEST way to move from 2 points in row B of the rubric (evidence & commentary) to 3?
Summarize everything the author said
Be sure to ANALYZE choices and WHY the author made these choices for THIS audience on THIS occasion.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three things you MUST do in your RA essay in order to have a high score?
Have commentary on how your evidence supports the thesis.
Summarize the passage.
Have specific evidence.
Have a clear, explicit thesis.
Should you use first (I, me, my, mine, we, us, ours) or second person (you, your, yours) in an argument 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.
In all three essay types, how many pieces of evidence/examples do you need in each body paragraph to have a well-supported point?
2 or more pieces of evidence/examples
What should your thesis in an argument essay include?
Background information, your response to the prompt, two supporting points/reasons
The rhetorical situation along with the author's message and purpose in the seed text
