I made a TikTok recently in which I mentioned SPACE CAT, and I had several AP® Lang students in the comments asking, "What is SPACECAT?"   SPACE AP Lang The "space" part of SPACE CAT refers to the rhetorical situation: speaker, purpose, audience, context, and exigence. It's a useful mnemonic for rhetorical analysis essays, one of the three essays on the AP® Lang exam.   These ... Read More about What is SPACECAT

Whenever we write an essay, we often want to relate it to our own lives by bringing in our experiences. While this is fine to do on the argument essay (Q3) of the AP® Lang exam, it needs done correctly. If not, the writing portion will not come off as strong as it really could or should. To avoid this happening to you, be sure to examine these tips on how to write about a personal experience the ... Read More about How to Write about Personal Experience

As students prepare for the AP Lang exam, there is so much to focus on. One critical element involves understanding common rhetorical devices used in speeches. Students need to have confidence in knowing these to avoid forgetting them due to pressure. Thankfully, this helpful list provides an excellent overview of common devices and tips to ask yourself when the exam begins.    What are ... Read More about Common Rhetorical Devices Used in Speeches

Preparing for the AP® Lang exam can seem overwhelming. There is so much to do in a short amount of time. However, it does not have to be stressful! This will only make the experience miserable. Instead, you want to break down the key elements and develop a technique that will help you succeed on the exam. For instance, one essential aspect will be practicing how to annotate a speech. Since you ... Read More about How to Annotate a Speech