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This AP English Language study guide covers rhetorical analysis for the exam, emphasizing the SPACECAT framework (Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, Tone) to analyze texts. It explains how to structure rhetorical analysis essays, focusing on crafting strong thesis statements, claims, evidence, and reasoning. Key topics include rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), purpose, audience, and using textual evidence. The guide also provides practice multiple-choice and free-response questions with scoring breakdowns.
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Question 1 of 14
What is the primary focus of rhetorical analysis? 🤔
Identifying the author's personal feelings
Analyzing the author's use of language techniques to achieve a purpose
Summarizing the text's plot and characters
Evaluating the moral message of the text