AP English Language & Composition AP 英语语言与写作
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· Next exam: 2026-05-12 · 2026-05-12
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Course outline
Unit 1 · Claims, Reasoning, and Evidence 主张、推理与证据
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1.1 — Identifying and Crafting Claims 识别与构建主张
· Thesis statements · Types of claims · Implicit claims · Explicit claims
1.2 — Types of Evidence 证据类型
· Factual evidence · Statistical data · Expert testimony · Anecdotal evidence
1.3 — Reasoning and Logical Fallacies 推理与逻辑谬误
· Deductive reasoning · Inductive reasoning · Common logical fallacies · Causal reasoning
1.4 — Connecting Evidence to Claims 将证据与主张联系起来
· Evidence analysis · Chain of reasoning · Counterarguments · Sufficiency of evidence
Unit 2 · Organizing Information for a Specific Audience 为特定读者组织信息
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2.1 — Audience Analysis 读者分析
· Target audience · Audience expectations · Context awareness · Reader knowledge level
2.2 — Organizational Strategies 组织策略
· Chronological order · Spatial order · Logical order · Problem-solution structure
2.3 — Coherence and Transitions 连贯性与过渡
· Transition words · Paragraph connections · Topic sentences · Logical flow
Unit 3 · Perspectives and How Arguments Relate 视角与论证之间的关系
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3.1 — Comparing Multiple Perspectives 比较多种视角
· Analysis of different viewpoints · Comparison of positions · Consensus and disagreement · Multiple perspectives
3.2 — Synthesizing Sources 综合来源
· Source integration · Citation techniques · Synthesis analysis · Source evaluation
3.3 — Responding to Counterarguments 回应反论点
· Rebuttal strategies · Concession and refutation · Counterargument analysis · Strengthening arguments
Unit 4 · How Writers Develop Arguments, Intros, and Conclusions 作者如何展开论证、引言与结论
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4.1 — Effective Introductions 有效的引言
· Introduction strategies · Capturing reader attention · Providing background · Previewing the thesis
4.2 — Developing Body Paragraphs 展开主体段落
· Paragraph structure · Developing arguments · Integrating evidence · Depth of analysis
4.3 — Crafting Conclusions 撰写结论
· Conclusion strategies · Call to action · Looking forward · Responding to the introduction
4.4 — Argument Development Across a Text 全文论证展开
· Argument progression · Deepening claims · Rhetorical structure · Argument consistency
Unit 5 · How a Writer Brings an Argument Together 作者如何整合论证
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5.1 — Unity and Coherence in Arguments 论证的统一性与连贯性
· Argument unity · Thematic consistency · Structural completeness · Logical coherence
5.2 — Strategic Use of Evidence and Reasoning 策略性使用证据与推理
· Evidence selection strategies · Reasoning methods · Persuasive techniques · Using the rhetorical triangle
5.3 — Revision and Strengthening Arguments 修改与加强论证
· Revision strategies · Identifying argument weaknesses · Supplementing evidence · Strengthening logic
Unit 6 · Position, Perspective, and Bias 立场、视角与偏见
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6.1 — Identifying Writer's Position 识别作者立场
· Explicit position · Implicit position · Tone and attitude · Author's purpose
6.2 — Recognizing Bias and Assumptions 识别偏见与假设
· Types of bias · Implicit assumptions · Selective evidence · Framing effects
6.3 — Evaluating Credibility 评估可信度
· Source reliability · Author credentials · Evidence quality · Logical rigor
Unit 7 · Successful and Unsuccessful Arguments 成功与不成功的论证
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7.1 — Evaluating Argument Effectiveness 评估论证有效性
· Argument strength · Persuasiveness evaluation · Audience response · Achievement of argument goals
7.2 — Common Weaknesses in Arguments 论证中的常见弱点
· Insufficient evidence · Logical gaps · Overgeneralization · False causality
7.3 — Rhetorical Analysis of Arguments 论证的修辞分析
· Rhetorical situation · Evaluating rhetorical strategies · Analyzing persuasive techniques · Rhetorical effects
Unit 8 · Stylistic Choices 风格选择
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8.1 — Diction and Word Choice 措辞与用词
· Formal and informal language · Connotation of words · Technical terminology · Precision of language
8.2 — Syntax and Sentence Structure 句法与句子结构
· Sentence types · Variation in sentence length · Parallel structure · Rhetorical sentence patterns
8.3 — Tone and Voice 语气与声音
· Types of tone · Author's voice · Relationship between tone and purpose · Shifts in tone
8.4 — Figurative Language and Rhetorical Devices 修辞手法与修辞格
· Metaphor · Analogy · Repetition · Parallelism · Rhetorical questions
Unit 9 · Developing Complex Arguments 发展复杂论证
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9.1 — Complexity in Argumentation 论证的复杂性
· Multi-layered argumentation · Nuance · Qualifying conditions · Demonstrating complexity
9.2 — Qualifying Claims and Acknowledging Limits 限定主张与承认局限
· Qualifying claims · Exceptions · Limitations of evidence · Humble argumentation
9.3 — Integrating Multiple Modes of Persuasion 整合多种说服方式
· Logical appeals (logos) · Emotional appeals (pathos) · Ethical appeals (ethos) · Balancing all three
9.4 — Writing Under Timed Conditions 限时写作
· Time management · Quick brainstorming · Effective organization · On-the-spot revision