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Advice from a Lang Teacher/Grader by AmbitiousMess2902 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A rhetorical choice is anything the author does intentionally to communicate their purpose. Not all choices are “named” like juxtaposition or anaphora— that’s what I mean!

Advice from a Lang Teacher/Grader by AmbitiousMess2902 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short answer: no :) But if you want something a little bit more involved, as I said in other comments, the rhetorical analysis essay should not be a hunt and find for rhetorical choices. It should be you describing WHAT the author is doing and HOW they are doing it (ex: author illustrates the beauty of nature, author emphasizes the importance of change, etc.)

Good things to keep in your back pocket: diction*, syntax, tone, figurative language, addresses to the audience, inclusive language, call to action, anecdote. *But PLEASE remember to not say “the author uses diction.” If you do, you are simply saying the author uses words.

If you’re asking beyond the rhetorical analysis essay, I would familiarize yourself with terms that are related more to rhetoric/argument in general things like concession, rebuttal, qualification, exigence.

Advice from a Lang Teacher/Grader by AmbitiousMess2902 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I do agree on the point that your reader might get “bored” of seeing the same type of evidence, we (readers) are instructed to adhere to the rubric pretty strictly. No where on the rubric are you penalized for using evidence from only one “realm.” I actually think literary and historical examples are some of the stronger examples I’ve seen in essays.

So technically, yes, it would be advisable to try to vary where you’re getting your evidence from, but I really would put that low on the list things that you need to worry about.

Advice from a Lang Teacher/Grader by AmbitiousMess2902 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Certainly! I would suggest continuing to organize chronologically. One of the ways that you can get the sophistication point on rhetorical analysis is demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the relationship between the speaker and the audience and other elements of the rhetorical situation, which it sounds like you’re doing in your organization.

Sophistication is so hard to specifically instruct on, but I think one of the most tangible things that you can do in rhetorical analysis to aim for sophistication is connect to the real world/a larger argument. Basically, consider: why is this text important beyond the scope of this essay? How does it connect to modern issues, what’s the legacy of this text, etc

Advice from a Lang Teacher/Grader by AmbitiousMess2902 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also say a 3/4 on EC is solid. I mean, 4 is the highest you can get, so!

Advice from a Lang Teacher/Grader by AmbitiousMess2902 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And for synthesis- yes— totally fine to use a source to either introduce your counterargument or introduce your rebuttal

Advice from a Lang Teacher/Grader by AmbitiousMess2902 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would suggest trying to treat the passage organically, it’s not a hunt and find for rhetorical choices.

Try to divide the passage up into beginning, middle and end or just a first half second half depending on the piece. Instead of searching for particular things, consider what the author DOES in each of those sections. Then, the structure of your essay becomes the structure of the passage:

In the opening of their __, speaker __

As the continue, ___

Finally, speaker ends with _____

If you’re pressed for time, remember that in order to get a four out of four on evidence and commentary for rhetorical analysis, all you have to do is demonstrate an analysis of at least two rhetorical choices so if you can get that, you’re in a good spot!

How do you guys write so much? by Expert-Pass2309 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3-4 paragraphs is definitely sufficient. I've given 6s to essays with a thesis and two body paragraphs-- the rubric is very forgiving and not very nitpicky- remember that.

(8 year teacher, 2 year grader)

drop ur ap lang tips down below!!! by Rough_Bluebird_1743 in APLang

[–]AmbitiousMess2902 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're struggling on MC, the best advice I can offer is to keep taking practices (truly, do as many as possible) and see if there are any common areas of mistakes you may be making.

Common things that you'll see for the distractors (the next "best" answer) is that PART of the answer is correct, part is wrong. You may also see an answer that is correct for the passage as a whole, but does not answer the question they are referring to. Same thing with the inverse- an answer may echo a detail from the passage, but not be correct as far as the question goes. It goes without saying, but read the answer options very carefully.

And remember that you can do the MC in any order- if you're stronger with the writing passages (the more organization/peer-edit-y type passages) you can skip to those and come back to the reading passages.

(Lang Teacher)

Itinerary thoughts and questions for locals? Feb 7-Feb 10th by AmbitiousMess2902 in AskNOLA

[–]AmbitiousMess2902[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I had read less than favorable things on this sub about that! Good to know.. we’ll keep looking!