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The Foundation of Argument

โœ๐ŸฝAP English Language
Review

The Foundation of Argument

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

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In this review, we will unpack the Rhetorical Triangle and look at its importance for every aspect of AP Language and Composition. The relationship between the speaker, the audience, and the subject of the work is crucial in every nonfiction text you will read this year. We will discuss how to use the Rhetorical Triangle as a thinking guide for every text you read this year. This review session is the foundation of the entire AP Language and Composition course.