skills AP Lang

5 A

Describe the line of reasoning and explain whether it supports an argument's overarching thesis

6 A

Develop a line of reasoning and commentary that explains it throughout an argument. IE- The writer is considering adding the following sentence after sentence 6. Based on movement tracking, the devices can estimate how long someone is asleep and how often the person wakes up during the night. Should the writer add this sentence?

4 A

Develop paragraphs comprised of a claim and evidence that supports the claim iE- The writer wants to provide relevant support for the claim made in sentences 12 and 13. Which of the following sentences, if added after sentence 13, would most effectively accomplish this goal?

7 C

Explain how grammar and mechanics contribute to the clarity and effectiveness of an argument

5 B

Explain how the organization of a text creates unity and coherence and reflects a line of reasoning IE- The "man" discussed in Paragraph 5 is most similar to which of the following?

7 A

Explain how word choice, comparisons, and syntax contribute to the specific tone or style of a text IE- Which of the following best describes the speaker's professed attitude toward the reputation of Jack Ketch?

7 B

Explain how writers create, combine, and place independent and dependent clauses to showrelationships between and among ideas. IE- The author most likely includes the clause "He saw accordingly in man little but what the vulgarest eye can see" (Paragraph 2) in order to

3 C

Explain ways claims are qualified through modifiers, counterarguments, and alternative perspectives IE- Which statement best describes the significance of the Beckett quotation in Paragraph 5 (There is ... to express")?

3 B

Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument's structure. IE- Taken as a whole, the reasoning and evidence in the passage primarily defend a claim regarding

3 A

Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument IE- in the last sentence of the fifth paragraph, the author refers to "wikis and forums" in order to

4 C

Qualify a claim using modifiers, counterarguments, or alternative perspectives IE- The writer wants to add a sentence before sentence 8 (reproduced below) to introduce the main idea of the third paragraph. The data these devices provide are not as accurate as the data that come from a sleep lab. Which of the following sentences best accomplishes this goal?

5 C

Recognize and explain the use of methods of development to accomplish a purpose. IE- Which of the following best describes the difference between "many" (Paragraph 3) and "others" (Paragraph 4)?

8 A

Strategically use words, comparisons, and syntax to convey a specific tone or style in an argument. IE- The writer is considering changing the underlined portion of sentence 1 (reproduced below) so that it conveys the information in the sentence in the most precise way. In fact, the CDC considers lack of sleep a public health infection. Which version of the underlined portion of sentence 1 best accomplishes this goal?

6 C

Use appropriate methods of development to advance an argument.

8 C

Use established conventions of grammar and mechanics to communicate clearly and effectively.

6 B

Use transitional elements to guide the reader through the line of reasoning of an argument

4 B

Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument. IE- Which of the following sentences first expresses the main claim of the passage?

8 B

Write sentences that clearly convey ideas and arguments IE- Which of the following changes to the underlined portion of sentence 16 (reproduced below) most effectively expresses the relationship between ideas in the sentence? The measurements are not exact, and there is a strong benefit in that people who track their sleep are apt to be more mindful of sleep in general.

4

claims an evidence. Analyze and select evidence to develop and refine a claim.

3

claims and evidence. identify and describe the claims and evidence of an argument

2 B

demonstrate understanding of an audiences beliefs IE- The writer wants to add a sentence after sentence 12 to provide needed background information for readers who may not be familiar with mountain goats. Which of the following choices best accomplishes this goal?

1 B

explain how an argument demonstrates understanding of an audiences beliefs IE- "In the first sentence of the passage, the author refers to "antisocial gamers" primarily to"

1 A

identify and describe exigence audience purpose context and message IE- In the opening sentences of the passage ("Now I know . . . color of my hair!"), the author refers to Alice Walker primarily to

1, 3, 5, 7

reading skills

5

reasoning and organisation. Describe the reasoning, organization, and development of an argument

6

reasoning and organisation. Use organization and commentary to illuminate the line of reasoning in an argument

1

rhetorical situation. explain how the writers choices reflect the components of the rhetorical situation

2

rhetorical situation. make strategic choices in a text to address rhetorical situation

7

style. Explain how writers' stylistic choices contribute to the purpose of an argument.

8

style. Select words and use elements of composition to advance an argument.

2 A

write intro and conclusion appropriate to the purpose and context to rhetorical situation

2,4,6, 8

writing skills