AP English Language focuses on developing students' writing and analytical skills through the study of various texts and rhetorical strategies.
In rhetorical analysis essays, you focus on how an author communicates their message, not just what they say. You'll examine the choices authors make to persuade, inform, or entertain their audiences.
Rhetorical analysis is a key skill for understanding how texts shape opinions and beliefs.
Analyzing how a charity letter uses emotional language (pathos) to encourage donations.
Explaining how a political speech builds credibility (ethos) by referencing the speaker's experience.
Rhetorical analysis digs into how authors use language to persuade.