AP English Language Test Prep: Synthesis Essay

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The AP English Language and Composition exam measures student understanding of nonfiction texts. Written by an experienced AP English teacher, these cards contain information that will help students prepare for the SYNTHESIS essay, one of three required e

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Question: What is the synthesis essay?

Answer: Students are given a prompt to consider an issue and then they must write an essay on that issue and use some of the provided sources to support their assertions. For example, students may be asked to examine 7-8 short articles and then write an essay about whether or not America should lower the voting age. The prompt may ask students to take a stand on the issue, or it may ask students to consider the concepts that must be considered before changing the voting age.