Choose an article from the Onion, theonion. com about which to write an analysis essay. Use at least two of the satirical rhetorical strategies you have learned. Don’t forget to follow the basic essay format for an analysis essay. Remember to cite your source and your article! As you write, remember that essays will be graded with a six-point rubric based on the AP* nine-point scale. High-scoring essays will demonstrate that the writer considered the prompt carefully and responded to it insightfully with strong supporting evidence. These essays will also exhibit stylistic sophistication, including purposeful organization, precise diction, and engaging syntax. Whether or not the essay is timed, conforming to the conventions of standard American English is expected. You may use any of the tools available to you, such the Checklist, Spellchecker, or Graphic Organizer.