I'm struggling with the rhetorical analysis essay on my AP Lang practice tests. Does anyone know where I can see some top-notch examples?
In order to access sample responses of AP Lang rhetorical analysis essays, I would recommend heading to the College Board's website, which is the organization that runs and manages the AP exams. They have provided free-response questions (FRQs) along with scoring guidelines and student responses from past AP Lang exams on their website.
Here's how you can use these resources:
1. Start by reading some of the essay prompts and their corresponding scoring guidelines.
2. Next, carefully review several high-scoring student samples (obviously, the ones that scored a 7 or 8). Pay special attention to how those responses met the criteria outlined in the scoring rubric.
3. Finally, try to write your own rhetorical analysis essay using a different provided prompt. Once finished, compare your essay to the scoring guidelines and see how close you come to the top-scored responses in terms of argument sophistication, development, and evidence usage.
These resources offer some of the most reliable examples for AP Lang rhetorical analysis essays, and should hopefully help you better understand the standards expected from a strong essay. Remember, practice is key for improvement, so consistently write and analyze your work for improvement. Good luck!
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