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Unit 7: Style as Substance

AP English Language and Composition — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Rhetorical Situation

The circumstances surrounding a rhetorical act, including the , purpose, audience, writer, context, and message.

Thesis Statement

A clear, , and _________ claim that provides a _________ for an argument.

Topic Sentence

A sentence that states the _________ of a paragraph, acting as a _________ for that paragraph and supporting the overall argument.

Evidence

The specific , examples, quotes, or _________ used to support a claim.

Commentary

The explanation and of how evidence supports a claim, detailing the _________ choices and their _________.

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