Never Written an AP Lang/Comp Essay

runnerxc
Mon, 14 May 2012 17:34:29 +0000

I’m taking the AP Lang test this Wednesday, but I’m not in AP Language. The multiple choice will be a piece of cake for me, so I just need help with the essays.

I know there are three essays: Synthesis, Argument, and Analysis

Can you briefly explain what you need to do for each of these essays?

Also, do you need to present an argument (your own personal viewpoint or thesis) in the synthesis essay? Or are you just examining documents and discussing different viewpoints?