Framing the Argument (College Board AP® English Language & Composition): Flashcards
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Define framing.
Framing is the process of orienting the audience to the issue, context, stakes and position of an argument.
True or False?
A clear thesis needs no framing to feel supported.
False.
Readers need direction. Without framing, even a clear thesis can feel unsupported.
Define stakes.
The stakes are the reason an issue matters or the consequences connected to it.
Define contextualization.
Contextualization is necessary background that helps the audience understand the issue and claim.
In AP Lang, framing should lead toward an ______, not simply explain the topic or become a summary.
In AP Lang, framing should lead toward an argument, not simply explain the topic or become a summary.
What movement does a traditional introduction often follow?
A traditional introduction often moves from context to issue or tension to thesis.
True or False?
The scoring rubric requires a defensible thesis to be the final sentence of the introduction.
False.
The scoring rubric allows a defensible thesis to appear anywhere in the response, although placing it near the beginning helps the reader follow the argument.
Define hook.
A hook is an opening strategy that engages the reader's attention and leads toward the argument.
True or False?
A hook on its own is enough to frame an argument.
False.
A hook may be part of the framing, but a hook alone is not enough. The opening still needs to connect to the issue and thesis.
Where can framing appear in an essay other than the introduction?
Brief framing can also appear at the start of a body paragraph when a new reason or source requires context.
How is framing scored on the free-response questions?
Framing is not scored as a separate category, but it can help by making the thesis clearer and setting up a line of reasoning.
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