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Students then create an argument that uses and cites at least three sources to support it  \n○ The argumentative essay asks students to create an argument that responds to a given topic that’s based on evidence  \nTips for the AP Exam  \n1) Focus on your thesis  \nOne of the most important parts of your essay is your thesis. If it’s a weak one, you’ll automatically get a lower score. Make sure that your thesis statement is clear and to the  \npoint. When you write your essay, make sure that it lives up to the claims that your thesis statement makes. In your conclusion, you should also at some point rephrase your thesis and include a tie-in to a larger universal idea.  \n2) Precise diction is more important than an expansive vocabulary  \nIf you aren’t used to using large and complex words in your essay, that’s fine. The AP English Language and Composition Rubric wants to see that student is “particularly impressive in their control of language.” As long as you write with precision and clarity, you won’t need to use fancy words to get a high score on your essay.  \n3) Spend time studying rhetorical devices and strategies  \nThere’s a reason you spend so much time learning them in class. Spending some time  \ngetting familiar with common rhetorical devices and strategies can go a long way towards  \nhelping you recognize them on the day of the exam. Learning about the effects of  \nrhetorical strategies and devices will help you write a better essay by using them in your  \narguments.  \n4) Be ready to use outside sources  \nIn the argumentative essay, you’ll be expected to use some of your own outside  \nknowledge. Think about topics that you know about, books you’ve read, experiences that  \nyou’ve had. These will come in handy when writing your essay.  \n5) Go further into your analysis  \nGo beyond the obvious in your analysis. AP readers are looking for a well thought out,  \nmeaningful analysis. Analyze why the speaker used a specific strategy, how it applied to  \ntheir specific audience, and the effect it had. Go beyond looking at what the speaker did, and try writing about why they did it, and the impact it had.  \n6) If you don’t know the answer, guess  \nYou will not be docked points for wrong answers, so if you’re having trouble with a question and don’t have time to come back to it, guess. There are 45 multiple-choice questions that you’ll have to answer in an hour, so plan your time accordingly. It’s important to focus on the passages that you understand best, in order to maximize your score.  \n7) Ta","cbCaihoGETzjGw1z","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihoGETzjGw1z","pdf",322277,32,"English","# The Structure of the AP Language Exam\n## Section 1: Multiple Choice\n## Section 2: Free Response\n# Tips for the AP Exam\n# Terms and Vocabulary","[{\"question\":\"How is the AP Language exam divided and how much time is spent on each section?\",\"answer\":\"The exam has Section 1 (multiple choice) with 45 questions answered in 1 hour, and it makes up 45% of the score. Section 2 (free response) uses 2 hours and 15 minutes to write essays for 3 prompts, including a 15-minute reading period, and it makes up 55% of the score.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the three types of free-response prompts on AP Language?\",\"answer\":\"The free-response prompts fall into three categories: synthesis question, rhetorical analysis, and the argumentative essay. 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