Imitation Exercise Essay: Select one of the previously read passages from your text to copy and then write a passage of your own imitating the voice, rhetorical style, and vocabulary of the author. 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.