APLAC study

How much time to read/plan for the synthesis essay?

15 minutes

Synthesis essay introduction

Hook, context, arguments, thesis and direction for the essay

Synthesis essay body paragraph structure

TOPIC SENTENCE. Synthesize/ merge evidence to support your claim. do not just summarize sources. ensure that your claim is extended beyond what the evidence is saying within the paragraph.

Synthesis essay conclusion

Restate thesis, synthesize evidences, and comment on broader implications.

Things to remember for synthesis essay?

-Develop sophistication via complexities and tensions e.g limitations/implications of your arguement

-consistantly use strong rhetorical choices

-read question CAREFULLY

-go with what you can best argue for, not necessarily what you believe

-consider strengths/weaknesses of each arguement

-CITE SOURCES

-paraphrase/quote from source. AVOID generalized summary

-address opposition for complexity point.

what is the Rhetorical analysis essay?

analyzing the techniques used in a text to persuade or convey an argument.

Rhetorical analysis Introduction format

Limit to four sentences, include the authority of the author and their exigence, the audience, and 1 or two sentences summarizing the text and/or paraphrasing arguments. End with the position statement, which contains the author/s title, purpose (call to action) thematic message (meaning of the text, I.e trauma leads to violence or something) audienceand at least three rhetorical techniques used (that you plan on analyzing during your essay).

Body paragraph structure for rhetorical analysis essay

TEAL for body paragraph:

T= Type of device/Technique used

E= specific Evidence/Example of rhetorical technique

A= Analysis of impact, significance, and, if applicable, limitations of the rhetorical technique for the audience in context.

L= Line of reasoning

START WITH TOPIC SENTENCE (line of reasoning basically I think)

What is a line of reasoning and what is an example of one (make one up)

Line of reasoning identifies the steps an author takes throughout their writing

Examples:

[“to establish the scope of cigarettes impact”]…..

[“to reinforce the need for significant action”]…

[“dumas begins by exploring the scope of prejudice faced by immigrants in the US when she illustrates how people, starting in childhood, reject or mock the unknown”]….

Conclusion for rhetorical analysis essay?

follow the WIN format:

W- What message and position is revealed through the authors writing— reiterate or extend position statement.

I- Insight about the impact and quality of the message

N- Note the relevance of the argument IN ITS TIME and, if applicable, for you, for others, and our world today.

Name three rhetorical technique examples

-Appeals to ethos, logos, pathos (NEVER REFER TO ACTUAL NAME. BE MORE SPECIFIC.)

-Alliteration

-Imagery (appeals to readers senses, vivid)

-Irony

-Repetition

-Organization

-Paradox (appears contradictory but reveals a deeper meaning)

-parallels (in writing structure or perhaps subject)

-metaphor/simile/comparison

-hyperbole (evoke feelings, vividness)

-understatement (can be humorous or emphatic)

-Anaphora (repetition within groups of sentences/lines)

-Mood/tone (vibes, mostly choices)

-diction (strategic word choice by author)

-punctuation (heighten emotional impact)

Timing of the rhetorical analysis essay

40 minutes for rhetorical analysis essay. use 5-7 minutes to make a plan. remember to annotate while you read.

3 minute introduction

27-29 body paragraphs

3 minute conclusion

Arguement essay introduction

-identify/ clarify the issue and context.

-write the thesis statement: your final sentence in the intro that EXPLICITlY states your position and lays out groundwork.

Body para 1 for Arguement essay ?

-Oppositional idea. topic sentence states opponents argument. then refute it . end with restatement of position.

Body para 2 and 3 for Arguement essay?

Following paragraphs devlop and support your position. Develop a line of reasoning. Use PEA structure:

POINT

EVIDENCE

ANALYSIS

end with strong concluding sentence that reinforce line of reasoning

Argument essay conclusion

—Explain relevance of your ideas and identify overall importance of the issue in question

-why is the discussion significant? etc/

aregument essay evidence

use personal experiences, news, general understandings of society (E.G men typically view rooms proportionally women and male to be dominated by men due to a historic lack of representation of women in media.)

WHAT TO REMEMBER???

TOPIC SENTENCES AT EACH BODY PARAGRAPH.

CLARITY OVER CREATIVITY.

YOU GOT THIS

also remember toannotate during multiple choice and preview questiosn