AP English LanguageAP
Rhetorical analysis and argument.
Overview
AP English Language and Composition focuses on rhetorical analysis and writing effective arguments.
Why it matters
Strengthens reading, analysis, and writing skills essential for college across disciplines.
Skills you’ll build
- Rhetorical situation
- Claims & evidence
- Reasoning & organization
- Style
Topic Breakdown (Units)
Rhetorical Situation
- Audience & purpose
- Context & exigence
Claims and Evidence
- Thesis crafting
- Using evidence effectively
Reasoning and Organization
- Organization patterns
- Logical fallacies
Style
- Diction & syntax
- Tone & voice
Lessons & Notes
Rhetorical Situation
Analyze how writers make choices for an audience.
- SOAPSTone
- rhetorical triangle
Claims and Evidence
Develop arguable claims supported with relevant evidence.
- line of reasoning
- commentary
Reasoning and Organization
Structure arguments coherently and ethically.
- inductive/deductive
- cohesion
Style
Refine stylistic choices to enhance clarity and persuasion.
- rhetorical devices
- concision