Essay Structure (College Board AP® English Language & Composition): Flashcards
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Define introduction.
An introduction is the opening section of an argument that orients, engages and focuses the audience.
An effective introduction should create a clear __ from the opening idea to the writer's claim.
An effective introduction should create a clear path from the opening idea to the writer's claim.
Define scenario.
A scenario is a brief imagined or real situation used to help readers understand an issue.
Define conclusion.
A conclusion is the final section of an argument that brings the thesis and line of reasoning to a unified end.
True or False?
An effective conclusion repeats the introduction.
False.
An effective conclusion should do more than repeat the introduction. It may, for example, restate the thesis in fresh language or bring together the main reasons.
Define significance.
Significance is the importance or meaning of an argument beyond the immediate claim.
Define call to action.
A call to action is a statement that urges an audience to think, feel or act in a particular way.
How can a conclusion link back to the introduction?
A conclusion can link back to the introduction by returning to an opening image or idea.
Define broader context.
Broader context is the larger issue, situation or significance connected to an argument.
True or False?
On the AP Lang free-response rubrics, a thesis must be a single sentence.
False.
The rubrics note that a thesis may be more than one sentence if the sentences are close together.
Define clincher sentence.
A clincher sentence is a memorable final sentence or idea that gives the conclusion a sense of closure.
What does an FRQ 2 introduction usually introduce before its thesis?
An FRQ 2 introduction usually introduces the rhetorical situation before presenting a thesis about how the writer makes rhetorical choices.
Define rhetorical analysis.
Rhetorical analysis is analysis of how a writer or speaker uses rhetorical choices to achieve a purpose for a particular audience.
What does it mean to link a thesis to a line of reasoning?
Linking a thesis to a line of reasoning means that every major part of the essay helps support the main claim.
Define preview.
A preview is a brief indication of the argument's direction or structure.
True or False?
A thesis that previews the line of reasoning must list every point and piece of evidence.
False.
A thesis does not have to list every point, category or piece of evidence to give the reader a map of the argument.
Define body paragraph.
A body paragraph is a paragraph that develops one part of the argument through a claim, evidence and commentary.
Define topic sentence.
A topic sentence is a sentence that states the main claim or reason developed in a body paragraph.
In which rubric row does line of reasoning matter most?
Line of reasoning matters most in Row B: Evidence and Commentary, where evidence must support a line of reasoning.
What is the difference between commentary and a line of reasoning?
A line of reasoning is the path the argument takes, while commentary is the explanation that shows why each step on that path makes sense.
Without commentary, evidence is just information; with commentary, evidence becomes ___.
Without commentary, evidence is just information; with commentary, evidence becomes proof.
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