El Ensayo Argumentativo Flashcards
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In the AP Spanish argumentative essay rubric, what does 'eficacia comunicativa' evaluate?
Answer: Whether the essay successfully persuades the reader through clear, organized argumentation
'Eficacia comunicativa' assesses how effectively the writer communicates the argument, including organization, clarity, and persuasion.
Which paragraph structure is most logical for a body paragraph in an AP Spanish argumentative essay?
Answer: Topic sentence → Evidence → Analysis → Link to thesis
The standard structure begins with a topic sentence, presents evidence, analyzes it, and connects back to the thesis.
A student writes: 'La fuente uno y la fuente dos están de acuerdo en que la educación bilingüe beneficia a los estudiantes.' What technique is this?
Answer: Synthesizing multiple sources around a shared point
Pointing out agreement between two sources and tying them to a single claim is a synthesis technique.
Which of the following correctly uses the conditional tense to hedge a claim in academic Spanish?
Answer: Los resultados cambiarían significativamente si se ampliara la muestra.
The conditional ('cambiarían') with the imperfect subjunctive ('ampliara') forms a hypothetical construction appropriate for academic hedging.
Why should an AP Spanish student avoid direct quotation for entire sentences?
Answer: Because paraphrasing and integrating evidence demonstrates better language control and analysis
Paraphrasing shows the student has processed and understood the source, demonstrating higher language proficiency than copying text verbatim.
Which transitional phrase best signals an additive relationship between two supporting points?
Answer: Asimismo
'Asimismo' means 'likewise' or 'furthermore,' adding another point in the same direction, unlike the contrasting connectors.
In an argumentative essay about immigration policy, a student states: 'Aunque los críticos sostienen que la inmigración presiona los mercados laborales, los datos económicos demuestran que los inmigrantes crean empleos al impulsar el consumo.' What rhetorical move is this?
Answer: A concession-refutation move that strengthens the student's position
The student concedes the counterargument ('aunque los críticos sostienen') and then immediately refutes it with evidence, a hallmark of sophisticated argumentation.