AP Lang Unit 1 (Intro to Synthesis) Practice

Imported from the Quizlet.

Essay

A short piece of writing intended to inform or persuade

Argument

The combination of reasons, evidence, etc that an author uses to convince an audience of their position.

Counterargument

The argument(s) against the author's position.

Claim

A statement that asserts a position or belief about a particular topic

Evidence

The information presented meant to persuade the audience of the author's position.

Reasoning

Stated or implied commentary that connects the evidence to claim

Types of evidence

Facts, anecdotes, analogies, statistics, examples, details, illustrations, expert opinions, personal observations and experiences

Anecdotes

A story used as evidence to support a claim

Analogy

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

Statistics

Numerical data to support a claim

Expert opinions

Evidence from an expert in the field to support a claim

Organization

How the different parts of an argument are arranged in an essay

Synthesis

Combining sources or ideas in a coherent way in the purpose of a larger point.

Coherent

Logical flow of ideas in an essay

Writer's purpose

The reason or intent behind their writing. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or a combination of these

Claim of fact

Claims that something is or is not true, and can be supported by evidence.

Claim of value

Claims that judge something's worth, merit, or importance, often by labeling it as good or bad, beautiful or ugly, or praiseworthy or blameworthy.

Claim of policy

Claims about how to respond to a situation or state of affairs, such as through legislation or a particular action.

Line of reasoning

The logical sequence of a writer's claim, evidence, and commentary that leads a reader to and from a writer's conclusion. (The path of the argument).

The government should implement universal healthcare to ensure that all citizens have access to medical services.

What type of claim is this?

Claim of policy

Honesty is an important quality in a leader.

What type of claim is this?

Claim of value

Freedom of speech is the most fundamental human right.

What type of claim is this?

Claim of value

To reduce traffic congestion, cities should invest more in public transportation infrastructure.

What type of claim is this?

Claim of policy

Smoking causes lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.

What type of claim is this?

Claim of fact

The Earth's average temperature has risen by 1.2 degrees Celsius over the past century.

What type of claim is this?

Claim of fact

What is "synthesis" in writing?

Combining information from multiple sources to support a new perspective

My neighbor installed solar panels and saw a big reduction in his energy costs.

What type of evidence is this?

Anecdote

Implementing renewable energy sources is crucial, as they reduce our carbon footprint and lead to a sustainable future.

What is the main argument or opinion the author is asserting?

Implementing renewable energy sources is crucial, as they reduce our carbon footprint and lead to a sustainable future.

Implementing renewable energy sources is crucial, as they reduce our carbon footprint and lead to a sustainable future.

What is the line of reasoning?

Implementing renewable energy sources is crucial, as they reduce our carbon footprint and lead to a sustainable future.

Just as a caterpillar grows into a butterfly, a student's mind develops with the right guidance.

What is this an example of?

an analogy