AP Lang and Comp Exam Review

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What must the thesis statement include in a rhetorical analysis essay?

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The author/speaker's purpose AND the strategies you will be analyzing.

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How many essays are on the AP Lang and Comp exam?

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3

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True or False: On the synthesis essay, you must use two of the sources to support your argument.

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False: You must use 3.

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Which element is optional for all three essays if you don't have enough time?

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The hook.

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What is a good thesis statement for the argument prompt regarding Oscar Wilde's claims about disobedience?

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Disobedience plays a vital role in helping to move society forward.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What are the three types of essays on the AP Lang and Comp exam?

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Rhetorical analysis, synthesis, and argumentative.

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What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support the claims made in the thesis statement.

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What is a synthesis essay?

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An essay that combines multiple sources to support a central argument.

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What is the importance of a hook in an essay?

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To engage the reader's interest from the beginning.