What is a Rhetorical Choice When writing a rhetorical analysis essay, one of the most common points of confusion for students is the difference between a rhetorical device and a rhetorical choice. A rhetorical device is a noun, such as metaphor or juxtaposition. It describes what the author uses in their writing. A rhetorical choice is a verb, such as compares or juxtaposes. It describes what the ... Read More about What is a Rhetorical Choice
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Reflecting on Your Semester: AP Lang Teacher Tips
🎶 Whoa, we're halfway there! The fall semester is D.O.N.E (yay!) and whether it's been smooth sailing or you feel like you've been living on prayer, it can be helpful to reflect on this semester before the spring semester begins. For those on a semester block schedule, if you're done with your course rather than at a halfway point, it can still help to reflect so you can plan for next year (or ... Read More about Reflecting on Your Semester: AP Lang Teacher Tips
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What is the Rhetorical Situation?
Writing a rhetorical analysis essay can be tricky if you aren’t clear on exactly what the rhetorical situation is and how to analyze it. When you have a clear idea of the rhetorical situation, you can read more confidently, spot key details in a passage more easily, write with clarity, and produce a more sophisticated analysis. Simply put, understanding the rhetorical ... Read More about What is the Rhetorical Situation?
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How to Cite Sources in a Synthesis Essay
Wondering how to cite sources in a synthesis essay? Well, you've come to the right place. When writing a synthesis essay for AP® Lang, you must cite at least 3 of the provided sources. (There are typically 6-8 provided sources that come with each prompt.) I typically recommend that students cite at least 4 sources just in case they forget a citation. This ... Read More about How to Cite Sources in a Synthesis Essay
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5 Tips for Teaching Sophistication in AP Lang
Teaching the sophistication is intimidating--so much so that I used to tell my students not to worry about the sophistication point in AP Lang. With the sophistication point being so elusive and the bulk of an AP Lang essay score coming from evidence and commentary, it didn't seem wise to focus on the sophistication point very heavily. And then I realized something: while I didn't want my ... Read More about 5 Tips for Teaching Sophistication in AP Lang
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What is a Rhetorical Appeal?
If you're an AP® Lang student, you might have found yourself wondering what is a rhetorical appeal and how is it different from a rhetorical choice. A rhetorical choice is something a writer "does." Rhetorical choices create rhetorical appeals. For more information about common rhetorical choices, check out this video. The most common rhetorical appeals are ... Read More about What is a Rhetorical Appeal?
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