Ap English Language Quiz 13 (60 MCQs)

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1. When a comparison is made between two things that are not alike.
2. Fill in the blank: ..... is placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast.
3. Which method should you use if your audience needs clear understanding of terms?
4. Which statement best encapsulates the author's line of reasoning in the passage?
5. When analyzing diction and syntax, students should focus primarily on
6. True or False:Good writers generally support their claims with evidence that is numerical or data-driven.
7. When a writer mentions a counterargument only to quickly refute it, what is the writer most likely trying to achieve?
8. Language employing one or more figures of speech (simile, metaphor, imagery, etc.) is called .....
9. What is the term for the ironic minimizing of fact, presenting something as less significant than it is, often for humorous or emphatic effect, and is the opposite of hyperbole?
10. Which strategy does NOT appeal to logos?
11. "This place is like a Garden of Eden."
12. What type of sentence commands or demands?
13. What is the function of diction in writing?
14. A comprehensive explanation of an idea or thought
15. Which method of development should you choose to explain why something happened?
16. "Heart of stone" is an example of
17. What is the "tone" of a text?
18. A statement in which two opposing ideas are balanced is called an .....
19. The use of slang or regional dialect that gfives a piece of writing an informal tone
20. In expository writing, what is the name for the sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion, purpose, meaning, or position?
21. Which of the following is a key component of a rhetorical situation?
22. Fill in the blank: ..... is the use of humor to emphasize human weaknesses or imperfections in social institutions (Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, The Simpsons, etc.).
23. Which rhetorical device uses descriptive language that appeals to the senses?
24. "Oh he's so beautiful ..... such a beautiful disaster, " sings Kelly Clarkson.
25. Fill in the blank: ..... is the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work.
26. What is descriptive language appealing to all five senses used to paint a picture?
27. What is the rhetorical term for the grammatical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity and act as an organizing force to attract the reader's attention, add emphasis and organization, or provide a musical rhythm?
28. Which skill is most important when analyzing the author's purpose in a rhetorical analysis essay?
29. PASSAGE 1The "master" quoted in sentenced 5-9
30. Why is it advisable to guess on multiple-choice questions if you are unsure of the answer?
31. The writer primarily develops the passage by utilizing
32. Fill in the blank: ..... is a sentence that asks a question.
33. (a) is a conversation spoken by characters in a story, play, or other literary work.
34. All of the following are characteristics of strong commentary EXCEPT
35. An overly harsh way of saying something.
36. Words stated in a way that is the oppostie of their true meaning; an outcome that is the opposite of what is expected
37. What comprises the textual evidence for the synthesis timed writing?
38. The primary effect of 'however' in the sentence 'Many claim the issue is exaggerated; however, recent studies suggest otherwise.' is to
39. A rhetorical appeal that uses emotion to support an argument
40. What does the initial question page of the AP English Language and Composition, Section Two read like?
41. It is important to read the footnotes of the passages when answering multiple choice.
42. "The sun was smiling happily today." is an example of .....
43. A figure of speech that occurs when a speaker or character says one thing but means something else, or when what is said is the opposite of what is expected, creating a noticeable incongruity.
44. What strategy is suggested for improving chances of scoring well on multiple-choice questions, especially when faced with many options?
45. A figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it
46. The organization of ideas in lines 28-29, "I have seen young girls ..... value to itself" is best described as
47. Fill in the blank:A three-part deductive argument in which a conclusion is based on a major premise and a minor premise is called a .....
48. The purpose of intended outcome
49. Which rhetorical appeal is focused on credibility and authority?
50. Reasoning in which a conclusion is reached by stating a general principle and then applying that principle to a specific case is called ..... (Example:The sun rises every morning; therefore, the sun will rise on Tuesday morning.)
51. Which of the following best describes 'Euphemism'?
52. Which browser does not have screen reader support for Canvas?
53. What is the definition of 'ambiguity'?
54. A concise statement that expresses succinctly a general truth or idea, often using rhyme or balance, is called an .....
55. Fill in the blank:A narrative often includes ..... to create vivid scenes.
56. What is the term for using one part to represent a whole?
57. What is the rhetorical term for a reference to a person, place, event, or another passage of literature, without explicit identification, often originating in mythology, biblical references, historical events, legends, geography, or earlier literary works?
58. Which of the following types of readings is NOT included in Section One of the AP Language and Composition exam?
59. Writing or images that seek to persuade through emotional appeals rather than logical proof are called .....
60. Something used to distract an audience's attention from the real issue is a/an .....