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AP Lang Exam Review
Multiple Choice
• 50-60 questions.• 1 hour.• Answer all questions.– Only gain points for correct answers.– Not penalized for incorrect answers.
Synthesis Essay
• 15 minutes to read Sources; 40 minutes to write essay.
• Readers want to see that you understand complexity of issue; therefore, acknowledge both sides in essay:– In Introduction: present both sides; take your
position.– In body paragraphs: Present sources that disagree
and refute validity of source with which you disagree.– In body paragraphs: Present sources that agree but
offer different information.
Synthesis Essay (cont.)
• Use number of sources prompt suggests; usually three.• Cite sources in any of the following ways:
– “According to Source D, …”– “In Emerson’s opinion, …”– “A survey of recent graduates (Source D) shows that …”– “25% of recent high school graduates view their high school
community service experiences as rewarding (Smith).”• Can include own ideas in addition to ideas expressed in
sources.
Argumentative Essay
• 40 minutes• Defend, challenge, or qualify a quotation
about a specific topic.• Take a position on a debatable statement
provided.• Evaluate the pros and cons of an argument
and indicate why you find one position more persuasive than another.
Argument Essay (cont.)
• Use knowledge in any of the following subject areas to support your argument: literature, history, current events, science, technology, music, sports, human behavior.
• Avoid personal anecdotes and too many pop culture/celebrity references.
• Acknowledge and respond to real or possible opposing views.
Rhetorical Analysis
• 40 minutes• Analyze author’s choice of rhetorical strategies
for the particular audience, occasion, and/or purpose.
• Answer:• HOW do the rhetorical strategies help the author
achieve his/her purpose?• WHY does the author choose those strategies for that
particular audience and for that particular occasion?
Rhetorical Analysis (cont.)
• Appeals • Ethos: writer’s credibility• Pathos: emotions of audience• Logos: how argument is developed and supported
• Style • Diction: word choice; remember to characterize diction (colloquial
diction).• Syntax: sentence structure, length, type, arrangement, beginnings• Details: included or excluded • Imagery: sensory detail• Tone: Describe and explain what contributes to tone (all of above).