AP LANG EXAM REVIEW

Question 1

Why should you avoid generic phrases or commentary that is too general?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you don't really know what you are talking about.

Question 2

Which essays should include a concession and rebuttal?

Accepted Answer

Argument and Synthesis

Question 3

In which order will the essay prompts be?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, Argument

Question 4

How many sources do you HAVE to use on the synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 5

Select the types of wrong answers that are meant to distract you on the test.

Accepted Answer

The answer is an abstract version of the correct answer., An answer in which the first half is correct but the second half is not., The answer is 100% correct but not for that question.

Question 6

What should a topic sentence include in an argument essay?

Accepted Answer

a claim and a reason

Question 7

What types of evidence should you include in your argument essay?

Accepted Answer

Books and Movies (based on real people and events), Personal Experiences, Famous People, Events and People from History

Question 8

Should you include full sentence quotes in the rhetorical analysis essay?

Accepted Answer

NO!

Question 9

Which rhetorical mode involves establishing a common meaning?

Accepted Answer

Definition

Question 10

If you think the writing questions are easier, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Start with the writing passages.

Question 11

How much time should you spend on each essay?

Accepted Answer

40 minutes

Question 12

How many passages are in the multiple choice section?

Accepted Answer

2 Reading and 3 Writing

Question 13

What should every paragraph end with in a synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

Commentary

Question 14

Which rhetorical mode involves explaining how something is done?

Accepted Answer

Process analysis

Question 15

Is it better to talk about devices or strategies?

Accepted Answer

STRATEGIES

Question 16

Which sentence stem below is the strongest?

Accepted Answer

Chavez repeats "we" throughout the article in order to __.

Question 17

Is it okay to include personal examples in the synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

YES! Use the sources they gave you and outside evidence if possible.

Question 18

Which essay includes the 15 minute reading and planning time?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis

Question 19

If you can't find strategies in the rhetorical analysis text, what are some good options?

Accepted Answer

rhetorical modes, tone, repetition

Question 20

Which rhetorical mode involves identifying something that is wrong and offering a possible remedy?

Accepted Answer

Problem / solution

Question 21

What should your topic sentences include in a synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

Your claim and a reason

Question 22

How much time should you spend on each multiple choice passage?

Accepted Answer

12 minutes

Question 23

What does it mean to "get your sources to talk" in the synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

Use two different sources in the same sentence to either agree or disagree.

Question 24

What important words will help your thesis statement be more sophisticated?

Accepted Answer

highlights / that although

Question 25

What should the topic sentences include in a rhetorical analysis essay?

Accepted Answer

a strategy and a purpose for using that strategy

Question 26

What is a strategy that will help you to make sure you answer what the prompt is asking?

Accepted Answer

Write the prompt in the form of a question.

Question 27

Which rhetorical mode involves providing evidence (examples)?

Accepted Answer

Exemplification

Question 28

In the argument essay, what type of evidence is the best to use?

Accepted Answer

Use what you know best and what you can write the best commentary for.

Question 29

On the multiple choice section, should you pick a more abstract answer or a more specific answer?

Accepted Answer

The specific answer

Question 30

How many pieces of evidence should you include in each body paragraph of the argument essay?

Accepted Answer

At least one, but use two that are connected if possible

Question 31

Where should you put your concession and rebuttal in a synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

the body paragraphs

Question 32

Which rhetorical mode involves observing instigating moments and their outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Question 33

Is it okay to use a casual, friendly tone in your essay?

Accepted Answer

NO! This is a formal essay. You are not friends with the AP graders.

Question 34

On the rhetorical analysis essay, how can you start the 2nd and 3rd body paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

The speaker continues by __, The speaker shifts from __ to __

Question 35

How many strategies should you discuss in a rhetorical analysis essay?

Accepted Answer

2-3 strategies

Question 36

Which rhetorical mode involves observing similarities and differences?

Accepted Answer

Compare and Contrast

Question 37

Which rhetorical mode involves separating things into categories?

Accepted Answer

Division / classification

Question 38

Which rhetorical mode involves telling a story or appealing to the senses?

Accepted Answer

narration / description

Question 39

How important is it to use 3 sources in the synthesis essay?

Accepted Answer

You cannot pass the essay if you do not use three sources.

Question 40

What two MAIN questions are you answering in a rhetorical analysis essay?

Accepted Answer

What did they do? Why did they do it?

Question 41

Which sentence stem shows a way to connect your evidence in your body paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

In addition to ____,, Having already established __,, Similar to what __ accomplished,

Question 42

What does it mean to establish a line of reasoning?

Accepted Answer

It means that each paragraph builds off the one before it.

Question 43

Do you have to do the essays in the order that they come in?

Accepted Answer

NO!

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