The Final

AP Language. Sat, Oct 31st, 2009 at 9:40 am

Themes: Birmingham, Essay, Final, Martin Luther King, Prompt

The Prompts (choose one):

Audience—Explain the scope of his argument as it develops and changes, using examples of appeals and the probable intended audience. Use of the Clergymen’s letter is encouraged.

• Ethos: Which audience will trust him, based on how he presents himself?
• Pathos: Which audience will be moved by his emotional appeals? How does he phrase the appeals to bring in a wider audience?
• Logos: How does he draw on each audience’s knowledge to make his point clear?

Logic—Present the major and minor premises of King’s argument, using examples of rhetorical techniques and devices as necessary. Use of the Clergymen’s letter is encouraged when you analyze his counter-arguments and rebuttals.

Ethos—Analyze King’s use of appeals to credibility throughout the Letter, illustrating how they support his argument.

The Calendar:

On this date	you must bring this	and we will do this in class
Monday (02)	Outline, notes, the letter	Peer review of outlines
Tuesday (03)	Revised outline, notes, etc*	Work on rough drafts
Wednesday (04)	Rough draft, etc.*	Peer review and one-on-one
Thursday (05)	Final draft, etc.*	Presentation of analyses
	*Etc: all previous work

 

As always, email with questions. Good luck!

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