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AP Language and Composition

Prepare effectively for the AP Language and Composition Exam by understanding its major components, including multiple-choice questions, synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argumentation. This guide offers insights on tackling 20th-century prose, enhancing reading comprehension, and refining your writing skills under time constraints. Learn to create original, thought-provoking essays, evaluate sources for synthesis prompts, and articulate strong, supported arguments. With practice, you can excel in crafting essays that demonstrate your mastery of language, grammar, and rhetorical devices.

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AP Language and Composition

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  1. AP Language and Composition

  2. AP Language Exam • Major Components • Multiple Choice • PRE 20th CENTURY PROSE • 20TH CENTURY PROSE • FREE RESPONSE • Synthesis • Analysis • Argument

  3. Multiple Choice • Reading Comprehension • Pronoun/Antecedent • Literary Devices • Rhetorical Terms • Grammar and Syntax

  4. Free Response • Create original thought provoking writing • Under a variety of circumstances • Under stress and time constraints • Three essays in two hours • Each taking approximately 40 minutes

  5. Synthesisaka – The Mini Research Prompt • Evaluate six – seven sources • Decide on your personal view in response to the prompt • Create an original piece of writing clearly articulating a unique view • Effectively employ the source material to substantiate your position. • The writer must employ both direct and indirect citations • Refutation strengthens the paper

  6. Rhetorical AnalysisHow does an author use words to communicate ideas? • Demonstrate how writing is used to make a point or achieve a purpose. • The writer who is best prepared for this question understands everything about writing from grammar to figurative language • Some elements to consider: • Exigence/ Audience / Purpose • Ethos / Logos / Pathos – Overall Tone • Organization / Structure / Form • Diction / Syntax / Imagery / Figurative Language

  7. ArgumentHow should the world respond to the issue? • Determine the best response to an issue • Create an original piece of writing outlining a clear position on an issue. • Present a strong thesis • Incorporate • Current Events • Historical • Literary Support

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