Argument Essay & Synthesis Essay
AP Language & Composition
 The
Heroes of 2001 Stamp depicts a
photograph taken at Ground Zero after the
September 11th terrorist attacks on the Twin
Towers in New York City. Analyze the
photograph’s argument, and explain why it IS
or IS NOT an effective choice for a stamp for
the U.S Postal Service
 Find
a visual text- a political cartoon,
advertisement, photograph, etc – that
supports or enhances the argument you have
been developing. Write a 1-2 paragraphs
explaining how the visual text makes its own
argument.
1) Explain why the stamp IS or IS NOT an
effective choice for a stamp for the U.S Postal
Service ( paragraph one)
 2) Find a visual text- a political cartoon,
advertisement, photograph, etc – that supports
or enhances the argument you have been
developing.
 3) In your 2nd paragraph explain how your image
relates to your argument about the stamp. Keep
in mind all the visual analysis questions we have
been using in class.
 4) Attach your image to your assignment and
bring in to class.
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image From: tyglobalist.org
This is my choice for
a photo. It relate to
me being in
agreement with the
US Postal Service for
using the Heroes of
2001 stamp.
 It shows elements of
our country,
friendship, and
evokes emotion
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