AP Language and Composition

Below are the Quickwrites for the AP Language and Composition class, #2-5.

Quickwrite 2 / September 8, 2008

Aristotle defined rhetoric as “the faculty of observing in any given

case the available means of persuasion.” Describe an instance from this past weekend in which

you experienced the art of rhetoric being employed upon you.

Explain.

Quickwrite 3—September 9, 2008

• After this slide, you will see three slides in succession. There will be images on each slide.

• After the last of the three images, create a reflection or freewrite for five minutes.

• Thank you.

Quickwrite 4 / September 11, 2008

1. Consider your emotions. How did you feel after reading Berne’s article?

2. Did Berne present her argument in a way that was easy to understand? Was it logical?

3. Did you trust Berne as a speaker? Do you think that she was successful in making you think about Ground Zero in her intended way?

September 16, 2008

Quickwrite 5

--Interpret or respond to the visual text presented to you.

~ “Rosie the Riveter”