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AP English Final Passages A and B

Annotation Guide

1.1. The speaker/occasion/audience is...

1.2. The purpose of the passage is...

1.3. The function of lines paragraph _ is to....

1.4. The tone of the passage is.

1.5. The attitude of the author is...

1.6. The writer's overall feeling toward is

1.7. The overall style of writing is...

1.8. The passage is organized by.

1.9. Which of the following could be a fact rather than a statement of opinion?

1.10. The author's claim is.

1.11.The author might agree...

1.12. The reader can infer/conclude/assume...

1.13. Compared to this reading is

1.14. Compared to the first half, the second half is...

1.15. The author persuades the reader by...

1.16. The rhetorical techniques the author relies upon are.

1.17. The rhetorical appeals [ethos, pathos, logos] the author replies upon are...

Passage A

1.1. The speaker/occasion/audience is not explicitly mentioned in the passage.

1.2. The purpose of the passage is to explore the concept of justice and injustice, specifically through the idea of isolating the just and unjust individuals and examining their lives separately.

1.3. The function of lines paragraph _ is to emphasize the need for complete isolation between the just and unjust individuals in order to accurately judge their lives. It discusses the qualities and actions of the unjust man, highlighting the importance of skill, deception, and maintaining a false appearance of justice.

1.4. The tone of the passage is analytical and contemplative. It presents a logical argument and explores the implications of isolating the just and unjust individuals.

1.5. The attitude of the author is objective and detached. The author presents different perspectives and scenarios without explicitly expressing personal emotions or biases.

1.6. The writer's overall feeling toward justice and injustice is not explicitly stated in the given passage.

1.7. The overall style of writing is philosophical and argumentative. The author presents a series of ideas and logical deductions to support their exploration of justice and injustice.

1.8. The passage is organized by presenting contrasting scenarios and qualities of the just and unjust individuals, leading to a proposed method of judgment.

1.9. The fact/opinion distinction is not applicable in the given passage as it primarily presents hypothetical situations and philosophical reflections rather than concrete factual claims.

1.10. The author's claim is that in order to judge the lives of the just and unjust individuals accurately, they must be isolated and examined separately, with the just being truly just and the unjust being entirely unjust.

1.11. The author might agree with the idea that true justice lies in being just for the sake of justice itself, rather than seeking honors and rewards.

1.12. The reader can infer that the author values the examination of extreme cases to test the true nature of individuals and their motivations.

1.13. Compared to other readings, this reading is focused on exploring the concept of justice and injustice through the examination of extreme scenarios and the need for isolation.

1.14. Compared to the first half, the second half is a continuation of the exploration of the just and unjust individuals, with a focus on the just individual's need to appear unjust while remaining truly just.

1.15. The author persuades the reader by presenting logical reasoning and hypothetical scenarios to support the need for isolation and examination of the just and unjust individuals.

1.16. The rhetorical techniques the author relies upon include logical reasoning, hypothetical situations, and contrasting scenarios to build their argument.

1.17. The rhetorical appeals the author relies upon are primarily logos (logical appeal) and ethos (credibility). The author presents logical deductions and reasoning to support their argument and establishes their credibility as a thoughtful and analytical thinker.

Passage B

1.1. The speaker/occasion/audience is not explicitly mentioned in the passage.

1.2. The purpose of the passage is to argue against blind obedience to unjust laws and advocate for individual conscience and action.

1.3. The function of lines paragraph _ is to question the actions of the government and encourage individuals to actively point out its faults and demand reform.

1.4. The tone of the passage is critical and questioning. The author challenges the legitimacy of the government and its authority.

1.5. The attitude of the author is defiant and rebellious. The author rejects the idea of passive acceptance of unjust laws and calls for direct action.

1.6. The writer's overall feeling toward the government is negative, viewing it as a force that perpetuates injustice and suppresses dissent.

1.7. The overall style of writing is persuasive and argumentative. The author presents logical reasoning and examples to support their stance against unjust laws.

1.8. The passage is organized by presenting the author's arguments against blind obedience, the faults of the government, and the need for individual action.

1.9. The following statement could be a fact rather than a statement of opinion: "If a man who has no property refuses but once to earn nine shillings only from the State, he is put in prison for a period unlimited by any law that I know, and determined on for the discretion of those who placed him there."

1.10. The author's claim is that individuals should not passively obey unjust laws, but rather actively resist and work towards reform.

1.11. The author might agree with the idea that individual conscience and righteousness can outweigh majority opinion and established laws.

1.12. The reader can infer that the author prioritizes individual moral integrity over blind loyalty to the government.

1.13. Compared to other readings, this reading is a call to action and defiance against unjust laws and the government.

1.14. Compared to the first half, the second half continues the author's argument against blind obedience to unjust laws, focusing on the withdrawal of support from the government.

1.15. The author persuades the reader by presenting logical reasoning, questioning the legitimacy of the government, and appealing to the moral responsibility of individuals.

1.16. The rhetorical techniques the author relies upon include logical reasoning, rhetorical questions, and contrasting scenarios to challenge the reader's perspective on obedience to unjust laws.

1.17. The rhetorical appeals the author relies upon are primarily logos (logical appeal) and ethos (credibility). The author presents logical arguments and appeals to moral principles to support their argument.

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AP English Final Passages A and B

Annotation Guide

1.1. The speaker/occasion/audience is...

1.2. The purpose of the passage is...

1.3. The function of lines paragraph _ is to....

1.4. The tone of the passage is.

1.5. The attitude of the author is...

1.6. The writer's overall feeling toward is

1.7. The overall style of writing is...

1.8. The passage is organized by.

1.9. Which of the following could be a fact rather than a statement of opinion?

1.10. The author's claim is.

1.11.The author might agree...

1.12. The reader can infer/conclude/assume...

1.13. Compared to this reading is

1.14. Compared to the first half, the second half is...

1.15. The author persuades the reader by...

1.16. The rhetorical techniques the author relies upon are.

1.17. The rhetorical appeals [ethos, pathos, logos] the author replies upon are...

Passage A

1.1. The speaker/occasion/audience is not explicitly mentioned in the passage.

1.2. The purpose of the passage is to explore the concept of justice and injustice, specifically through the idea of isolating the just and unjust individuals and examining their lives separately.

1.3. The function of lines paragraph _ is to emphasize the need for complete isolation between the just and unjust individuals in order to accurately judge their lives. It discusses the qualities and actions of the unjust man, highlighting the importance of skill, deception, and maintaining a false appearance of justice.

1.4. The tone of the passage is analytical and contemplative. It presents a logical argument and explores the implications of isolating the just and unjust individuals.

1.5. The attitude of the author is objective and detached. The author presents different perspectives and scenarios without explicitly expressing personal emotions or biases.

1.6. The writer's overall feeling toward justice and injustice is not explicitly stated in the given passage.

1.7. The overall style of writing is philosophical and argumentative. The author presents a series of ideas and logical deductions to support their exploration of justice and injustice.

1.8. The passage is organized by presenting contrasting scenarios and qualities of the just and unjust individuals, leading to a proposed method of judgment.

1.9. The fact/opinion distinction is not applicable in the given passage as it primarily presents hypothetical situations and philosophical reflections rather than concrete factual claims.

1.10. The author's claim is that in order to judge the lives of the just and unjust individuals accurately, they must be isolated and examined separately, with the just being truly just and the unjust being entirely unjust.

1.11. The author might agree with the idea that true justice lies in being just for the sake of justice itself, rather than seeking honors and rewards.

1.12. The reader can infer that the author values the examination of extreme cases to test the true nature of individuals and their motivations.

1.13. Compared to other readings, this reading is focused on exploring the concept of justice and injustice through the examination of extreme scenarios and the need for isolation.

1.14. Compared to the first half, the second half is a continuation of the exploration of the just and unjust individuals, with a focus on the just individual's need to appear unjust while remaining truly just.

1.15. The author persuades the reader by presenting logical reasoning and hypothetical scenarios to support the need for isolation and examination of the just and unjust individuals.

1.16. The rhetorical techniques the author relies upon include logical reasoning, hypothetical situations, and contrasting scenarios to build their argument.

1.17. The rhetorical appeals the author relies upon are primarily logos (logical appeal) and ethos (credibility). The author presents logical deductions and reasoning to support their argument and establishes their credibility as a thoughtful and analytical thinker.

Passage B

1.1. The speaker/occasion/audience is not explicitly mentioned in the passage.

1.2. The purpose of the passage is to argue against blind obedience to unjust laws and advocate for individual conscience and action.

1.3. The function of lines paragraph _ is to question the actions of the government and encourage individuals to actively point out its faults and demand reform.

1.4. The tone of the passage is critical and questioning. The author challenges the legitimacy of the government and its authority.

1.5. The attitude of the author is defiant and rebellious. The author rejects the idea of passive acceptance of unjust laws and calls for direct action.

1.6. The writer's overall feeling toward the government is negative, viewing it as a force that perpetuates injustice and suppresses dissent.

1.7. The overall style of writing is persuasive and argumentative. The author presents logical reasoning and examples to support their stance against unjust laws.

1.8. The passage is organized by presenting the author's arguments against blind obedience, the faults of the government, and the need for individual action.

1.9. The following statement could be a fact rather than a statement of opinion: "If a man who has no property refuses but once to earn nine shillings only from the State, he is put in prison for a period unlimited by any law that I know, and determined on for the discretion of those who placed him there."

1.10. The author's claim is that individuals should not passively obey unjust laws, but rather actively resist and work towards reform.

1.11. The author might agree with the idea that individual conscience and righteousness can outweigh majority opinion and established laws.

1.12. The reader can infer that the author prioritizes individual moral integrity over blind loyalty to the government.

1.13. Compared to other readings, this reading is a call to action and defiance against unjust laws and the government.

1.14. Compared to the first half, the second half continues the author's argument against blind obedience to unjust laws, focusing on the withdrawal of support from the government.

1.15. The author persuades the reader by presenting logical reasoning, questioning the legitimacy of the government, and appealing to the moral responsibility of individuals.

1.16. The rhetorical techniques the author relies upon include logical reasoning, rhetorical questions, and contrasting scenarios to challenge the reader's perspective on obedience to unjust laws.

1.17. The rhetorical appeals the author relies upon are primarily logos (logical appeal) and ethos (credibility). The author presents logical arguments and appeals to moral principles to support their argument.