2 min readโขjanuary 21, 2023
ChristineLing
ChristineLing
Welcome to Unit 9! This is the last unit of our AP Lang study guide materials. Hopefully youโve learned a lot so far. In this unit, weโll be wrapping everything up with some final comments on how to develop a complex argument. Think of these guides as helping you put the final cherry on top of your essay. Weโll reference past study guides (such as guide 7.3) and expand on them. Letโs look at the main two parts of this unit.
In this guide, weโll look at how a too simplistic argument can weaken the quality and persuasiveness of your writing. It isnโt enough to just argue for your point, you should also acknowledge other arguments. Sometimes itโs better to concede, while other times, rebutting an opposing argument is the best course of action. By the end of this guide, youโll know what it means to concede, rebut, and refute, and how to strategically use each technique in your essay writing.
In this guide, weโll look at how stylistic choices (referenced in previous study guides) can help shape your argument. Previously, weโve discussed how they can help you support your argument in body paragraphs. In this guide however, weโll see how they can be used within your thesis itself. Starting off with a strong thesis can be a solid indicator to the reader that the rest of your essay will be well organized and developed.
Thatโs a quick summary of each of the two guides in this unit. Read on for the full guides!
Conceding
: Conceding refers to acknowledging or accepting an opposing viewpoint or argument, often in a debate or discussion.Rebutting
: Rebutting involves providing counterarguments or evidence to challenge and weaken an opposing viewpoint.Refuting
: Refuting means disproving or discrediting an argument by presenting contradictory evidence or logical reasoning.Stylistic Choices
: Stylistic choices refer to the deliberate decisions made by a writer regarding language, tone, and structure in order to convey meaning and create a desired effect.Thesis
: A thesis is a clear and concise statement that presents the main argument or point of an essay. It serves as a roadmap for the reader, outlining the direction and purpose of the paper.2 min readโขjanuary 21, 2023
ChristineLing
ChristineLing
Welcome to Unit 9! This is the last unit of our AP Lang study guide materials. Hopefully youโve learned a lot so far. In this unit, weโll be wrapping everything up with some final comments on how to develop a complex argument. Think of these guides as helping you put the final cherry on top of your essay. Weโll reference past study guides (such as guide 7.3) and expand on them. Letโs look at the main two parts of this unit.
In this guide, weโll look at how a too simplistic argument can weaken the quality and persuasiveness of your writing. It isnโt enough to just argue for your point, you should also acknowledge other arguments. Sometimes itโs better to concede, while other times, rebutting an opposing argument is the best course of action. By the end of this guide, youโll know what it means to concede, rebut, and refute, and how to strategically use each technique in your essay writing.
In this guide, weโll look at how stylistic choices (referenced in previous study guides) can help shape your argument. Previously, weโve discussed how they can help you support your argument in body paragraphs. In this guide however, weโll see how they can be used within your thesis itself. Starting off with a strong thesis can be a solid indicator to the reader that the rest of your essay will be well organized and developed.
Thatโs a quick summary of each of the two guides in this unit. Read on for the full guides!
Conceding
: Conceding refers to acknowledging or accepting an opposing viewpoint or argument, often in a debate or discussion.Rebutting
: Rebutting involves providing counterarguments or evidence to challenge and weaken an opposing viewpoint.Refuting
: Refuting means disproving or discrediting an argument by presenting contradictory evidence or logical reasoning.Stylistic Choices
: Stylistic choices refer to the deliberate decisions made by a writer regarding language, tone, and structure in order to convey meaning and create a desired effect.Thesis
: A thesis is a clear and concise statement that presents the main argument or point of an essay. It serves as a roadmap for the reader, outlining the direction and purpose of the paper.ยฉ 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
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