The multiple-choice section tests your understanding of rhetorical strategies, synthesis, and analysis
Match the scoring criteria with their descriptions:
Thesis and Argument ↔️ Defensible thesis and coherent argument
Evidence and Analysis ↔️ Relevant evidence to support argument
Organization and Style ↔️ Logical structure and effective writing
Steps to improve time management on the AP exam:
1️⃣ Budget Time
2️⃣ Prioritize Tasks
3️⃣ Practice Timed Writing
4️⃣ Identify Weaknesses
What should you analyze after practice exams to improve time management?
Identifying Weaknesses
Keywords in a prompt provide guidance on how to approach the task.
True
What should you explain about each rhetorical strategy in the passage?
Contribution to Author's Message
Understanding the prompt and developing a plan for your response will help you succeed.
Keywords in the prompt provide guidance on how to approach the task.
True
Identifying rhetorical strategies is the first step in analyzing how they contribute to the author's message
Match the planning strategy with its description:
Understanding the Prompt ↔️ Analyze what the prompt is asking
Brainstorming ↔️ Generate ideas and evidence
Creating an Outline ↔️ Structure essay with main points
The multiple choice section of the exam tests understanding of rhetorical strategies, synthesis, and analysis
The scoring rubric for free response essays includes evaluating the thesis and argument.
True
Understanding the exam format is crucial for effective preparation.
True
Prioritizing tasks involves focusing on completing the most important sections
What should you analyze to identify weaknesses during preparation?
Performance
When analyzing a prompt asking about rhetorical strategies, you should identify the key strategies and explain how they contribute to the author's message
Match the planning strategy with its description:
Understanding the Prompt ↔️ Analyze key concepts
Brainstorming ↔️ Generate relevant ideas
Creating an Outline ↔️ Structure main points
What are the key criteria for evaluating free response essays on the AP English Language and Composition exam?
Thesis, evidence, organization
Match the section of the exam with its description:
Multiple Choice ↔️ Tests understanding of rhetorical strategies
Free Response ↔️ Requires writing three essays
Budgeting time is a key strategy for effective exam preparation.
True
When analyzing a prompt asking for rhetorical strategies, students should first identify the key rhetorical strategies used in the passage.
In subject-verb agreement, the verb form must match the subject's number.
Steps to create a strong thesis statement:
1️⃣ Understand the prompt and key arguments
2️⃣ Brainstorm ideas and create an outline
3️⃣ Craft the thesis to be focused, defensible, and coherent
4️⃣ Ensure the thesis is supported by evidence
What are the three criteria used to evaluate the free response essays in the scoring rubric?
Thesis, evidence, organization
What are three common time management strategies for the AP English Language and Composition exam?
Budgeting time, prioritizing tasks, using timers
Identifying keywords in the prompt helps guide the approach to the task.
True
Effective planning in essay writing ensures arguments are well-structured and coherent
Steps in effective essay planning
1️⃣ Understand the prompt
2️⃣ Brainstorm ideas
3️⃣ Create an outline
Practicing timed writing helps build pacing and stamina for the exam.
True
In subject-verb agreement, the verb form must match the subject's number
What is one example of a punctuation rule that enhances clarity in writing?
Using commas correctly
Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and gender.
True
Commas, semicolons, and colons are used to enhance clarity
What is the first step in creating a strong thesis statement?
Understand the prompt
A strong thesis statement should be focused, defensible, and coherent.
True
What are the three key components of strong supporting argumentation skills?
Claim, Evidence, Analysis
Analysis explains how evidence validates the claim in a strong argument.
True
A final perspective in a conclusion may include a call to action
What are the two main components of the AP English Language and Composition exam?
Multiple Choice and Free Response
The free response section requires students to write three essays under timed conditions.