AP Lang Unit 7

Complexity

the state of being formed of many parts; the state of being difficult to understand.

Oversimplify

to simplify to such an extent as to bring about distortion, misunderstanding, or error

Generalize

to say or write that something is true all of the time, even when it is true some of the time

Qualifying (an argument)

writers may strategically use words, phrases, and clauses as modifiers to qualify or limit the scope of an argument

The introduction of an argument introduces

the subject of the argument to the audience

An introduction may

Present the argument’s thesis.

An introduction may orient, engage, and/or focus the audience by

presenting questions, intriguing statements, anecdotes, statistics, data, contextualizing information, or a scenario

A conclusion may

present the argument’s thesis.

It may engage/focus the audience by

• explaining the significance of the argument within a broader context

• calling the audience to act

• suggesting a change in the audience or behavior

• proposing a solution

What should readers pay attention to?

• pay attention to graduations of diction

• note specific use of absolute language

What questions should you ask yourself when considering these aspects?

• Are you getting your point across?

• Does the previous sentence follow and build on the previous point?

• When you read your sentence aloud, do they flow?

• Do your sentences emphasize certain sounds?

• Do your sentences sustain your reader’s interest?

• Do your sentences create an overall tone that is appropriate to the message/purpose?