AP English Language Essay Type and Exam Review

Question 1

How many sources must I cite as part of my argument in the synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 2

The essay's conclusion should connect the claims back to the _________.

Accepted Answer

thesis

Question 3

What is the key difference between the open argumentative essay and the synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

Types of evidence used

Question 4

For Rhetorical Analysis, your body paragraphs' topic sentences should focus on...

Accepted Answer

a strategy the writer uses, one rhetorical device, One portion of the document

Question 5

Every AP writing prompt contains all of the following EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

Rules

Question 6

True or False: Understanding where each source came from (book, blog, etc) is not important.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

The multiple choice section is ____ minutes and contains _____ questions.

Accepted Answer

60 / 54-55

Question 8

For Synthesis Essay, after reading each source, identify the ________ made by each source.

Accepted Answer

claims

Question 9

True or False: One body paragraph should NOT have a counter argument or something to refute it.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 10

For the synthesis essay, read in the instructions how to properly ______ your sources correctly

Accepted Answer

cite

Question 11

For Open Argument essay, you may include as evidence all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

popular culture

Question 12

Identify quotations/excerpts in the sources that _____ the claims you have chosen.

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 13

Which of these is NOT an essay type on the AP English Language & Composition exam?

Accepted Answer

narrative

Question 14

Make sure your introduction includes the following: ________, rephrased prompt, and thesis .

Accepted Answer

hook

Question 15

How much time will you have for the essay portion of the AP Language exam?

Accepted Answer

135 minutes

Question 16

What should you do when you first receive the synthesis prompt and sources?

Accepted Answer

Read the title page & identify the prompt

Questions 16