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Look here for handouts and other resources pertaining to rhetorical analysis and preparation for the AP exam.
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Writing Concise Sentences
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To improve your writing style, read the tips on this Web site and complete the quizzes.
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| Published Apr 29, 2012 02:18 PM
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Tone Word Flashcards
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These flashcards can help you review tone words and their definitions. Cautionary note: This site may contain some errors in parts of speech (for example, a tone word that is an adjective may be linked to a definition for its noun form). However, the basic information seems to be correct.
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| Published Apr 26, 2012 12:18 PM
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Quizlet Resources: AP English Language
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Use these on-line flashcards, lists of terms, etc. to help you review for the AP English Language exam. Most do not require a Quizlet login; however, you may want to create an account so that you can create your own flashcards.
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| Published Apr 25, 2012 11:08 AM
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Notes from Smart Board: Tips on Organizing AP Language Essays
(391KB .doc file)
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General pointers as well as strategies specific to particular types of prompts
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| Published Feb 29, 2012 02:55 PM
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Comprehensive List of Rhetorical Devices
(83KB .doc file)
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provides an extensive list of schemes and tropes, with examples
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| Published Aug 8, 2008 12:58 PM
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AP English Language vs. APUSH DBQ: Power Point
(264KB .ppt file)
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Review this presentation to help you prepare for both the AP English Language and APUSH exams.
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| Published Jan 23, 2012 05:28 PM
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Rhetoric Terms and Examples
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Values and Value Systems
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An interesting resource on the importance of values (including warrants) by Kathy Kellermann of Kathy Kellermann Communication Consulting.
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| Published Sep 29, 2011 09:16 PM
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The College Board's Student Site for the AP English Language and Composition
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Visit this site for a reminder regarding exam format, the College Board's official course description, etc.
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| Published Apr 10, 2008 07:49 AM
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Rhetoric Terms and Examples
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| Published Mar 6, 2009 02:01 PM
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Tone Words
(28KB .doc file)
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This list is extremely valuable resource for you as you analyze and describe authors' tones.
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| Published Aug 8, 2008 12:45 PM
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Schemes and Tropes Practice Worksheet
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This worksheet is due on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Please work individually on this assignment.
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| Published Aug 28, 2010 10:35 AM
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Tone Practice #1
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| Published Aug 8, 2008 12:57 PM
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Prose Analysis Drill
(28KB .doc file)
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Use this drill to help you move step-by-step through analysis of a prose passage.
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| Published Aug 19, 2007 10:05 AM
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Poetry Analysis Drill
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This drill is similar to the one for prose; it provides a step-by-step method for understanding and analyzing a poem.
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| Published Aug 19, 2007 10:18 AM
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Rhetorical Analysis Terms and Definitions Table
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Add your own examples from literary and non-fiction texts to this handout. It will serve you well as you prepare for the AP!
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| Published Feb 13, 2008 11:48 AM
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Introduction to Classical, Rogerian, and Toulmin Argumentation
(63KB .ppt file)
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| Published Aug 19, 2007 10:07 AM
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PowerPoint on Rogerian Argument
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This PowerPoint provides an overview of, as well as an example of, Rogerian argument.
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| Published Sep 24, 2008 01:12 PM
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Judge Noah Sweat's 'Whiskey Speech'
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An example (albeit a satirical one) of how speakers can use Rogerian argument to "straddle the fence" (Judge Sweat's words) on a controversial topic.
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| Published Sep 23, 2008 01:36 PM
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Logical, Ethical, and Emotional Appeals
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This Web site provides a good explanation of how these appeals can be used for better or for worse. It also explains the difference between credibility and effectiveness.
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| Published Aug 19, 2007 11:30 AM
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Notes on Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
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| Published Aug 19, 2007 10:11 AM
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Letter from a Birmingham Jail
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A famous text by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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| Published Aug 8, 2008 01:00 PM
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Tips for Analyzing the Functions of Technical Elements in Prose and Poetry
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| Published Aug 19, 2007 10:10 AM
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Letter from Birmingham Jail Worksheet
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This handout walks you through a rhetorical analysis of Dr. Martin Luther King's famous letter.
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| Published Sep 15, 2007 07:52 AM
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Tips of Analyzing and Responding to AP Prompts
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| Published Aug 19, 2007 10:10 AM
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Multiple Perspectives for Argumentation
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Viewing an issue from multiple perspectives yields a stronger, more convincing argument. Review these perspectives as you prepare to write any of the following types of essays: Synthesis: "Evaluate Considerations" Synthesis: "Take a Stand" Open-Ended Argument: "Defend/Challenge/Qualify"
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| Published Apr 12, 2011 11:46 AM
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Tips on Organizing AP essays
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includes a side-by-side comparison of the AP English Language synthesis question and the APUSH DBQ
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| Published Mar 17, 2011 04:00 PM
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Tips on Generating Examples for Open-Ended Argument Prompts
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Review these tips to help you prepare for the AP English Language exam's more open-ended argument prompts. These prompts resemble the "take a stand" sub-set of synthesis prompts but do not provide you with documents; therefore, you must generate your own Tier 2 evidence. The language of these prompts typically includes one or more of the following phrases:
- "Develop a position on..."
- "Defend, challenge, or qualify so-and-so's claim that..."
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| Published May 3, 2011 11:31 AM
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Grading Scale for AP Timed Writings
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I evaluate AP Timed Writings based on the AP rubric to first assign a score out of 9. That score is then converted to a score out of 40, using the weighting system you see in the attachment.
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| Published Oct 10, 2007 07:00 AM
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AP English Language Quizlet/Glossary/Flashcards
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Great for AP review!
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| Published Apr 27, 2009 09:44 PM
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AP Resources
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This site, from Colorado-based AP teacher Katie Auman, has links to several resources for AP review. The two ppt links do not work, but the other documents accessible via the links are all well-written and helpful.
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| Published Apr 9, 2008 06:26 PM
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Questions for Analyzing Visual Images
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| Published Aug 19, 2007 10:07 AM
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Tutorial on MLA Citation
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You will use this tutorial in the computer lab to review MLA citation guidelines.
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