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AP English Language: Rhetorical Analysis

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College Board AP English Language rhetorical analysis essay rubric. Assesses thesis, evidence/commentary on rhetorical choices, and sophistication.

English

Grade 11

Grade 12

6 points

Rubric Details

Standard: AP
Subject: English
Grade Level: 11, 12
Total Points: 6
Criteria: 3 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Thesis Defensible thesis about rhetorical choices	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Responds to the prompt with a defensible thesis that analyzes the writer's rhetorical choices.	Thesis is missing, only summarizes, or does not address rhetorical choices.

Evidence and Commentary Analysis of rhetorical choices and their effects	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Provides specific evidence of rhetorical choices AND consistently explains how those choices contribute to the writer's argument or purpose. Analysis is insightful and demonstrates deep understanding.	Provides specific evidence AND explains how rhetorical choices contribute to the writer's argument or purpose.	Provides evidence of rhetorical choices but commentary may be uneven, limited, or may not fully explain the effect of those choices.	Identifies rhetorical choices but provides little or no analysis of their effects.	Only summarizes or misidentifies rhetorical choices.

Sophistication Complexity and nuance of analysis	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Demonstrates sophistication by: explaining the significance of the rhetorical situation; explaining the effects of rhetorical choices in context; employing a style that is consistently vivid and persuasive.	Does not meet the criteria for sophistication.