● Produce a compare and contrast essay that is no shorter than 1,000 words and no longer than 1,500 words.
o To earn an AP your essay must fall within this word count guideline.
● Consider each author’s thesis as well as the rhetorical style he uses to make his point(s). As you consider rhetorical style, you might attempt to identify some of the following:
o Diction: What is the tenor or tone of the language in this piece? Is it simple and direct? Ornamental? What does this tell you about the author’s intended audience?
o Audience: Who is this writing for? What does that tell you about the piece?
o Thesis: What is each author’s thesis? Do these two authors generally agree or disagree?
o Claims: What types of claims does each author make?
o Evidence: What types of evidence does each author use to support his claims?
o Rhetorical mode: How does each author make use of ethos, pathos, and logos?
o Argumentation vs. persuasion: Does each author rely more on argumentation or persuasion?
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