AP Spanish El Ensayo Argumentativo 3

Question 1

Which phrase correctly introduces evidence from a source in formal Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Según la fuente número dos, se puede afirmar que...

Answer

'Según la fuente número dos, se puede afirmar que' is formal, properly attributed, and uses an impersonal construction.

Question 2

In AP Spanish scoring, what does 'cohesión del discurso' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

The logical flow and connection of ideas throughout the essay

Answer

Discourse cohesion refers to how well ideas are linked and how logically the argument progresses from introduction to conclusion.

Question 3

A student wants to express concession before making a stronger point. Which phrase is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Aunque es cierto que X, también es importante destacar que Y...

Answer

'Aunque es cierto que X, también es importante destacar que Y' gracefully concedes a point before pivoting to the main argument.

Question 4

What does it mean to 'synthesize' sources in an AP argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

To weave evidence from multiple sources to support a unified argument

Answer

Synthesis means integrating multiple sources into a coherent argument rather than treating each source in isolation.

Question 5

Which AP Spanish essay conclusion strategy is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Reaffirm the thesis in new words and gesture toward broader implications

Answer

A strong conclusion revisits the thesis with fresh language and extends the argument's significance beyond the essay's immediate scope.

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