Ap Lang: How to score a 5

How to ace the AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Essay:

Purpose: Identify and analyzed the author’s rhetorical devices she/he utilizes during essay to prompt the reader to think about something in a certain way.

Introduction: Explain the purpose in 2-3 sentences and write a thesis at the end

Thesis: Have two larger rhetorical devices the author uses, then state the function’s rhetorical devices (The purpose of these devices)

Body Paragraphs: TS:

• Explain a rhetorical device the author utilizes.

• Quote and use evidence in where the rhetorical device was used.

• EXPLAIN THE EFFECTS OF THE RHETORICAL DEVICE

• summarize the prompt once again.

Conclusion:

• Reiterate the thesis.

• Describe how the author was successful in relaying the message.

Rhetorical devices tips:

Appeals - Ask yourself, what is the writer doing to create the appeal?

Diction - Add an adjective Infront of diction.

Comparing - use comparing to or alludes to

Contrast - Use contrasting or juxtaposes.

Repeats - use the word Repeating.

Anecdotes - Recalls when or reminiscing.

Describes - Vividly Describes

How to ace the AP Lang Argument Essay:

Purpose: Write an argument that you stand in, in response to the debate argument

Argument must contain:

• Clear Defensible thesis in your stance (3 Point Thesis)

• Conclusion and Introduction should be about 3 sentences long, give a brief overview, end with an overarching theme

• Cite specific evidence and reasoning that will support your argument, then explain the function on how it helps your argument

• Complex understanding of rhetorical choices and devices, the nuances of your argument, counterarguments, persuasive style, and effective use of rhetorical choices

Body Paragraphs:

• Outline: Topic Sentence, claim or thesis point, provide evidence, commentary, repeat (Provide counterarguments if needed)

General Knowledge:

• Dump all your knowledge out and categorize them in sections (Events, history, science, personal anecdotes, music)

How to ace the AP Lang Synthesis Essay:

Purpose: Given 6-7 sources, then propose your own stance on the prompt

Should Contain: Ideas should be original, don’t use transition words, evidence should only support your argument

After reading each prompt, marked a plus or minus on top of the prompt or both if applicable

Introduction: Provide your side of the argument (2-3 sentences)

Thesis: Having 3 points in the prompt regarding your argument’s stance

Body Paragraph: Refer back to your claim, use evidence from sources, use counter-arguments

Conclusion: Reiterate your topic sentence and mention a new insight