Period 5 brought up the possibility of writing a satire for either the argument or the synthesis paper. It's a risky strategy but it's been done, and when it's successful it can easily result in a high score. The danger, of course, is that your reader might not notice it's a satire.
The solution? The TITLE. Remember, you can title any and all of your essays (the title, after all, is where your argument begins). Hence (see what I did there, Period 4?), titling your essay "Turn Up the Heat: A Satirical Look at Global Warming" or "A Modest Marketing Proposal" would help your reader know what to expect from the argument that follows.
By the by, I told a few people today to "have fun tomorrow," and I mean that sincerely. At this point, the Lang test is a game in its finest, purest sense. The folks at AP have set a challenge before you, like a nasty serve with a little english on it or a craftily placed pin on the 14th green or a key signature with four flats. Your job is to step up to the challenge with confidence and, I hope, a little joy at being asked to do something difficult.
So, and I mean this with all my heart, have fun tomorrow!
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