AP LANG FRQS

FRQ 2000 - Eudora Welty. What are the rhetorical strats?

Imagery and anecdotes and characterization.

To convey her undying love and passion for books shaped by her experiences, Mrs.Calloway, and her mother.

FRQ 2001 Marian Evans George Eliot what are the rhetorical strats

Personal experiences and straightforward and respectful tone, and ethos

Lewes establishes her position that a writer should not aim for fame and glory, but write what she can do exceptionally well. The purpose is to assure and give confidence that she can do well.

FRQ 2002 Form B julius Caesar why Decius's argument better than Calphurnia what are the rhetorical strats

Decius's flattery and his appeal to his pride along with vivid imagery


to convince him that he is the savior of Rome and to return to the senate. Decius uses these strategies to convice Caesar that Calphurnia that her dream is wrong.

2003 Form B Q 1, John Downe. Read a letter to his wife. What strats does he use to convince her to return to the states.

logos and intimate tone

to appeal to her sense of reason and to persuade her to emigrate to the US through the promise of a better life and limitless advancement.

2004 Form B Rachel Carson what strats does she use to construct her argument.

lots of rhetorical questions and vivid imagery, questioning tone.


to emphasize the suffering of wildlife and the oppressive nature of an autocrat to spread awareness and enact regulation against authoritative oppression that could lead to further death.

2006 Hazlitt and from the "On the want of money". What strats does he use to develop his position on money

parallelism and lots of lists.
"In 'On the Want of Money,' William Hazlitt uses parallelism and extended lists to illustrate the pervasive and degrading effects of poverty, arguing that money is not simply desirable, but essential for maintaining one's dignity, agency, and place in society. Through these strategies, Hazlitt emphasizes that without money, individuals are relegated to a life of frustration, alienation, and diminished worth.".

2006 Form B Joan of Arc what strats does inquisitor use to go against Joan

grave and warning tone
contrasting hypotheticals

The inquisitor's grave tone and contrasting hypothetical scares the people into sentencing Joan of Arc to preserve the sanctitiy of god and uphold the established social order.

2007 Form B Toussaint Loveture and wendell philips what srats does he use to move his audience

comparisons and inspired tone

In his 1861 speech, Wendell Phillips uses an inspired tone and powerful comparisons to elevate Toussaint Louverture, portraying him as a hero on par with celebrated figures like Napoleon and Washington. Through these rhetorical strategies, Phillips emphasizes Louverture's exceptional achievements and moral integrity, urging his audience to recognize his greatness despite the racial prejudices of the time.

2007 Russell sanders develops his perspective about moving what strats does he use?

contrasts and lists are the strats

In his essay, Scott Russell Sanders uses *contrast to compare and contrast the idealized view of migration with the grounded virtues of rootedness, while employing lists* to emphasize the negative consequences of constant movement, ultimately arguing that staying put and forming deep connections to place is not only more sustainable but also more responsible for both individuals and communities.

2008 Form B America Needs its nerds by Fridman. what strats he use to develop his argument.

assertive tone and rhetorical questions

In "America Needs Its Nerds," Leonid Fridman uses rhetorical questions and an assertive tone to challenge American society's anti-intellectualism, urging readers to reconsider the cultural values that prioritize social status and physical prowess over academic achievement, and to recognize the long-term consequences of this mindset on the nation's global standing and future success.

2008 influenza and how barry uses strats to characterize scientific research

contrast and instructive tone



In The Great Influenza, John M. Barry uses an *instructive tone to emphasize the essential qualities required for scientific research—curiosity, patience, and resilience—while employing contrast* to highlight the tension between society's superficial understanding of science and the challenging, uncertain reality faced by scientists. These strategies work together to challenge misconceptions and advocate for a deeper appreciation of the intellectual rigor and courage that scientific inquiry demands.

2009 Form B indispensable opposition by Walter Lippmann

contrast and irony and logos

2009 The future of life Wilson satirizes the language about 2 groups what strats does he use?

satire and compare and contrast

In his satirical critique of the polarized discourse surrounding environmentalism, Edward O. Wilson uses *compare and contrast and satire* to expose the unproductive nature of both the "People-First Critics" and "Environmentalists." By juxtaposing the exaggerated stereotypes of each group, Wilson highlights how their extreme, caricatured arguments—full of loaded language and reductive portrayals—only serve to deepen division and obstruct any meaningful conversation about environmental issues. Through this, he underscores the folly of reducing complex debates to oversimplified, ideological extremes.

2010 Form B the horizontal world Debra characterize the upper midwest what rhetorical strats does she use?

stark imagery and humurous tone

In The Horizontal World, Debra Marquart uses a *humorous tone and vivid imagery* to both entertain and critique the stereotypical perceptions of the upper Midwest, portraying the region as a place of contradictions—simultaneously idealized and misunderstood—and inviting readers to reconsider the oversimplified portrayals of its landscape and people.

2011 Florence Kelley and social worker and reformer. What strats does she use to convery

outraged tone and logos

In her 1905 speech before the National American Woman Suffrage Association, Florence Kelley effectively combines an *outraged tone and logos* to compel her audience to confront the moral injustice of child labor, arguing that only through political action—specifically the enfranchisement of women—can meaningful reforms be made to protect vulnerable children from exploitation.

FRQ 2013 Last child in the woods by Richard Louv. What is his argument between people and nature. What strats does he use?

imagery and anecdotes

In the passage from Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv uses vivid *imagery and personal anecdotes* to highlight the growing separation between people and nature, arguing that there should not be a separation between nature and person and that technology and modern conveniences have replaced meaningful interactions with the natural world. Through detailed descriptions of landscapes and the contrast between past and present experiences, Louv emphasizes how this disconnection diminishes our appreciation of nature and hinders the development of a deeper connection to the environment, particularly among children.

2014 Abigail Adams to John Adams what strats does she use to advise her son?

tender affectionate tone and repetition

In her letter to her son John Quincy Adams, Abigail Adams employs an *affectionate tone and repetition* to emphasize her deep care for his well-being and to motivate him to embrace the challenges and responsibilities of his journey. Through this combination of warmth and emphasis, she not only nurtures his growth but also instills in him the virtues of diligence, perseverance, and courage necessary to navigate the complexities of the world.

FRQ 2015 Cesar Chavez about King's assassination. What strats does he use to develop his argument about nonviolent resistance?

logos and appeal to sympathy

In his article on nonviolent resistance, Cesar Chavez employs *logos and an appeal to sympathy* to persuade his audience of the effectiveness and moral necessity of nonviolence. Through logical reasoning, Chavez explains the detrimental consequences of violence, while simultaneously evoking compassion for the suffering of farm workers, emphasizing the human cost of violence and the moral imperative of pursuing justice without resorting to force. These strategies work together to highlight nonviolence as both a practical and ethical solution to social injustice.

FRQ 2016 Margaret Thatcher delivered a eulogy for Ronald Reagan. What strats does she use to convey her message?

her intimate tone and contrasts

In her eulogy for Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher uses an *intimate tone and contrasts* to not only convey her personal admiration for him but also to elevate his legacy as a leader who balanced optimism with tough, strategic action. Through a heartfelt and personal reflection on his character, Thatcher emphasizes Reagan's ability to inspire and lead, while contrasting his warmth and humor with the gravity of the tasks he undertook and the formidable challenges he faced in reshaping global politics.

FRQ 2017 Clare Booth Luce criticized journalists at the Women's National Press club. how does she use this intro to prepare the audience for her message. What strats does she use?

clear plea for transparency and praises of their profession