How argumentation is similar to synthesis

We all know an argument to be a statement of one's own opinion on a certain topics and, in order to increase the effectiveness of said argument, we provide detailed information on why we take that position of the argument. When it comes to writing an essay there are two forms of arguments: the more opinion based Argumentation essay and the more informational based Synthesis essay. But what are the similarities between the two? 

The fact is that not many thing hold these two essay types apart from being similar, so on occasion it's not difficult to mistake one for the other. A synthesis essay focuses on an argument being presented and supported with evidence from sources provided for the essay. An argumentation essay focuses on  an argument being presented and supported by evidence use from outside sources such as movies, news articles, and books. The main similarity is that both follow the form of an argument. They both require the writer to take a position and state his/her reasons for taking that position.

Another aspect that they have in common is that both require the writer to have a certain level regarding the topic and other similar topics. An example is if your prompt tells you to write about same sex marriage, then it would be a good idea to research information regarding
Same sex marriage, or simply the definition of marriage as a whole. The information that you gather for your critical thinking process, coupled with a well structured and developed essay will make your opinion known and why it is relevant to the topic.

Why argumentation is more powerful than persuasion

In modern times, persuasion is used to convince people to perform certain jobs and to complete certain objectives. This is usually done by convincing people with all the benefits of doing such task; a common example is for the sake of money. Persuasion, for the most part, tells of all the good and none of the bad. Argumentation, however, gives both perspectives while at the same time is also persuading. In fact one might say that argumentation is not just more powerful than persuasion, but is also a more powerful version of it.

Persuasion, in a way, is only half-baked because your not giving the audience the full story. Your just telling the audience what they want to hear. Argumentation is a form of speech in which the audience receives all the information regarding the topic, both the good and the bad. It also gives the effort of addressing a counter argument, then bringing down said counter argument in order to increase the overall relevancy of the previous argument.

Time with Rhetorical devices

I have gained an acceptional understanding of rhetorical devices in AP. The only issue being, however, is that I still must understand how to identify rhetorical devices in certain passages. I have trouble trying to find most other rhetorical devices, such as paradox, anadiplosis, and synecdoche, aside from the ones that I do know. I would very much appreciate it if you could spend some time to tutor me and teach me to find key points that could help me identify devices in passages.

An example of my troubles is the timed writing for the passage "The Plastic Pink Flamingo: A Natural History", written by Jennifer Price. I remember spending so much time trying to find devices that I barely had ant time to begin writing the essay. I felt so frustrated trying to find one that I completely lost focus of my basis for my essay. By assisting me in finding key points in a passage, you can help in my development as a student and increase my chance of passing the AP test.