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AP English Language and Composition Flashcards: Conclusions Appropriate To Purpose And Context

Study Conclusions Appropriate To Purpose And Context in AP English Language and Composition with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is a desirable effect of a well-crafted conclusion?

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ANSWER

Solidify the essay's overall argument. Effective conclusions strengthen the essay's central claim and impact.

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Read the following student-written argumentative passage (AP English Language style) and answer the question. Our school district is considering replacing most printed novels in English classes with short online excerpts to "increase flexibility" and "reduce costs." The plan sounds modern, but it misunderstands what sustained reading teaches. A novel is not just a long text; it is practice in attention, empathy, and complexity—skills students will need long after graduation. When students read only excerpts, they learn to hunt for answers rather than build understanding. They get trained to treat literature like a worksheet: find the theme, underline a quote, move on. Full-length books require students to track character development, recognize patterns, and sit with ambiguity. That kind of patience is exactly what many adults complain students lack, yet the district's plan would reduce the opportunities to develop it. The district's cost argument is also incomplete. Yes, class sets of books cost money, but licenses for digital platforms are not free, and devices break. In addition, the district already owns many of the novels currently taught. Cutting them doesn't "save" as much as it appears, especially if the replacement materials require subscriptions. Teachers can still use excerpts strategically, but they should supplement, not replace, full texts. If we want graduates who can read contracts, research studies, and long-form journalism, we should not make school reading shorter simply because it is easier to schedule. So we should keep teaching novels, and that's basically the whole point of English class. Why is the conclusion as written ineffective?
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