FRQ 1: Rhetorical Analysis (Speech)Prompt: The following is an excerpt from a speech delivered by a historical figure. Read the passage carefully. Then, in a well-developed essay, analyze the rhetorical strategies the speaker uses to convey their message.
"[Insert passage from a well-known speech, such as Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address or Sojourner Truth’s 'Ain’t I a Woman?']."
In your response, consider rhetorical choices such as diction, syntax, appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos, and figurative language.
FRQ 2: Argumentation (Education and Technology)Prompt: In recent years, AI-powered tools have become widely available for writing assistance, raising concerns about their role in academic integrity and learning. Some argue that such tools enhance student learning, while others claim they hinder the development of critical thinking skills.
Write an essay in which you take a position on the role of AI in education. Use appropriate evidence from your reading, experience, or observations to support your argument.
FRQ 3: Synthesis (Civic Engagement and Social Media)Prompt: The impact of social media on civic engagement has been widely debated. Some believe it empowers individuals by increasing political awareness and participation, while others argue it fosters misinformation and polarization.
Read the following six sources carefully. Then, compose a synthesis essay in which you develop a position on the role of social media in civic engagement. Incorporate at least three sources into your argument.
(Sources may include excerpts from political analyses, research studies, opinion pieces, and statistical data.)
FRQ 4: Rhetorical Analysis (Editorial/Op-Ed)Prompt: The following is an excerpt from a contemporary opinion piece on climate change policy. Read the passage carefully. Then, write an essay analyzing the rhetorical choices the author makes to persuade their audience.
"[Insert excerpt from a recent opinion piece, such as an article from The New York Times or The Atlantic.]"
Consider strategies such as tone, structure, selection of evidence, and appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos.
FRQ 5: Argumentation (Workplace and Automation)Prompt: The increasing use of automation and artificial intelligence in the workforce has led to debates about its economic and social implications. Some argue that automation enhances efficiency and creates new job opportunities, while others believe it threatens job security and deepens income inequality.
Write an essay in which you develop a position on the impact of automation on the workforce. Support your argument with evidence from your reading, experience, or observations.
FRQ 6: Synthesis (The Value of the Humanities)Prompt: In an era of rapid technological advancement, some question the value of studying the humanities (literature, philosophy, history, etc.). Advocates argue that the humanities foster critical thinking and cultural awareness, while critics claim they are less practical than STEM fields.
Read the following six sources carefully. Then, write a synthesis essay in which you take a position on the importance of the humanities in education. Incorporate at least three sources into your argument.
(Sources may include scholarly articles, expert opinions, statistics on employment, and historical perspectives.)
"[Insert passage from a well-known speech, such as Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address or Sojourner Truth’s 'Ain’t I a Woman?']."
In your response, consider rhetorical choices such as diction, syntax, appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos, and figurative language.
FRQ 2: Argumentation (Education and Technology)Prompt: In recent years, AI-powered tools have become widely available for writing assistance, raising concerns about their role in academic integrity and learning. Some argue that such tools enhance student learning, while others claim they hinder the development of critical thinking skills.
Write an essay in which you take a position on the role of AI in education. Use appropriate evidence from your reading, experience, or observations to support your argument.
FRQ 3: Synthesis (Civic Engagement and Social Media)Prompt: The impact of social media on civic engagement has been widely debated. Some believe it empowers individuals by increasing political awareness and participation, while others argue it fosters misinformation and polarization.
Read the following six sources carefully. Then, compose a synthesis essay in which you develop a position on the role of social media in civic engagement. Incorporate at least three sources into your argument.
(Sources may include excerpts from political analyses, research studies, opinion pieces, and statistical data.)
FRQ 4: Rhetorical Analysis (Editorial/Op-Ed)Prompt: The following is an excerpt from a contemporary opinion piece on climate change policy. Read the passage carefully. Then, write an essay analyzing the rhetorical choices the author makes to persuade their audience.
"[Insert excerpt from a recent opinion piece, such as an article from The New York Times or The Atlantic.]"
Consider strategies such as tone, structure, selection of evidence, and appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos.
FRQ 5: Argumentation (Workplace and Automation)Prompt: The increasing use of automation and artificial intelligence in the workforce has led to debates about its economic and social implications. Some argue that automation enhances efficiency and creates new job opportunities, while others believe it threatens job security and deepens income inequality.
Write an essay in which you develop a position on the impact of automation on the workforce. Support your argument with evidence from your reading, experience, or observations.
FRQ 6: Synthesis (The Value of the Humanities)Prompt: In an era of rapid technological advancement, some question the value of studying the humanities (literature, philosophy, history, etc.). Advocates argue that the humanities foster critical thinking and cultural awareness, while critics claim they are less practical than STEM fields.
Read the following six sources carefully. Then, write a synthesis essay in which you take a position on the importance of the humanities in education. Incorporate at least three sources into your argument.
(Sources may include scholarly articles, expert opinions, statistics on employment, and historical perspectives.)