El Ensayo Argumentativo Flashcards

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

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

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

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

Answer: The logical flow and connection of ideas throughout the essay

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: To weave evidence from multiple sources to support a unified argument

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

Which AP Spanish essay conclusion strategy is most effective?

Answer: Reaffirm the thesis in new words and gesture toward broader implications

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

Which verb form correctly completes this sentence? 'Es fundamental que los ciudadanos ______ informados.'

Answer: estén

'Es fundamental que' requires the present subjunctive, so 'estén' is correct, not the indicative 'están' or future 'estarán'.

When the AP Spanish prompt includes a graph or table, how should it be incorporated into the essay?

Answer: Reference specific data from it as evidence to support your argument

Graphs should be cited selectively — pull specific statistics or trends that directly support your argumentative claim.