I thought I should post this (yes, another one of my timed practice essays for English :P) because 1) I really like the descriptive nature of the language 2) I liked analyzing the rhetorical devices being used in the passage and 3) Phillips' speech is about a Haitian general who toppled many of his enemies and that the color of a person's skin doesn't determine their capabilities.
The analysis free-response question can be found in this PDF file: http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ap/students/english/ap07_eng_...
Wendell Phillips
During a time rife with racism and heated contentions over issues of slavery, a prominent white Abolitionist named Wendell Phillips delivers an outspoken speech about Haitian general Toussant-Louverture to address allowing African Americans to join the military and help with the war efforts. His rhetoric serves not only to emphasize his points but also to address his audience effectively through his usage of personal pronouns. In addition, the historical allusions, anaphoras, and establishment of perspective further add to Phillips’ praise and ability to appeal to the audience. Read More »
