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Body. Work chronologically through the text. Discussion of what writer is saying/effectiveness of strategies Sometimes you go paragraph by paragraph Sometimes you divide the text into sections Length and organization of text should determine your approach. Transitions.

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  1. Body • Work chronologically through the text. • Discussion of what writer is saying/effectiveness of strategies • Sometimes you go paragraph by paragraph • Sometimes you divide the text into sections • Length and organization of text should determine your approach

  2. Transitions • In addition to the transition words you received on your Power Verb handout, consider the following: • Begins Opens • Closes Contrasts • Shifts to Juxtaposes • Ends Moves to

  3. Analysis paragraphs MUST… • Identify the part of text you are analyzing by using TRANSITION WORDS and STRONG VERBS to explain the text. • Identify the STRONGEST RHETORICAL STRATEGIES used in a particular section. • This includes incorporating SPECIFIC TEXT EXAMPLES • Do NOT try to discuss every strategy the writer uses • PICK THE STRONGEST!

  4. Analysis paragraphs MUST… • Clearly and specifically EXPLAIN how the rhetorical strategies are used to help the writer achieve his/her purpose and reach the audience. • The above items must be woven together seamlessly into a sophisticated paragraph • That where you work YOUR magic! • MATURE PROSE STYLE is at the top of the AP Rubric

  5. Good vs. Bad Topic Sentence • Bad: The flamingo’s color also played a part in its transition to icon status in American Culture. • Good: Price uses historical allusions from America’s past culture to exemplify how the American culture is always drawn to what sticks out and represents wealth and prosperity over all else. • Length does not make the latter example better. What does?

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