This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ap > Ap English Language – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ap English Language Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How many Multiple Choice Questions are on the AP English Language and Composition Exam? A) 55. B) 40. C) 45. D) 60. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 45. 2. How many minutes will you have to write all three essays? A) 120. B) 135. C) 150. D) Time is an abstract concept that doesn't really exist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 135. 3. What is the minimum number of points that we want to earn on the 3 FRQs? A) 8. B) 24. C) 18. D) 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 12. 4. The emotional mood created by the entirety of a literary work, established partly by the setting and partly by the author's choice of objects that are described. A) Atmosphere. B) Bathos. C) Analogy. D) Allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Atmosphere. 5. An expression that evokes a picture or describes a scene relying on the five senses. A) Figurative language. B) Imagery. C) Hyperbole. D) Allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Imagery. 6. Which method of development should you choose to show change over time? A) Compare/Contrast. B) Cause/Effect. C) Definition. D) Narration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compare/Contrast. 7. What does it mean to "contextualize" an argument in a persuasive essay? A) To use complex vocabulary to describe the argument. B) To provide background information that sets up the argument. C) To conclude the argument. D) To argue against the main thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide background information that sets up the argument. 8. Speakers use this appeal to demonstrate that they are credible or trustworthy. A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Understatement. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 9. If your material is a story or sequence of events, which method should you use? A) Narration. B) Description. C) Cause and Effect. D) Definition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narration. 10. What is the primary function of antithesis in writing? A) To create ambiguity in the meaning of a passage. B) To juxtapose contrasting ideas intentionally. C) To repeat the same expression at the beginning of sentences. D) To refer indirectly to something presumably known. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To juxtapose contrasting ideas intentionally. 11. What is 'paradox'? A) Placing two or more things side by side for comparison or contrast. B) An apparently self-contradictory statement, the underlying meaning of which is revealed only by careful scrutiny. C) Reasoning that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories. D) A figure of speech consisting of the use of the name of one thing for that of another of which it is an attribute. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An apparently self-contradictory statement, the underlying meaning of which is revealed only by careful scrutiny. 12. What is 'Litotes'? A) A type of sentence in which the main idea comes first, followed by dependent grammatical units. B) A figure of thought in which a point is affirmed by negating its opposite. C) A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense. D) A figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A figure of thought in which a point is affirmed by negating its opposite. 13. Similar to anecdote, but is a story that doesn't have to be personal A) Explanation. B) Exposition. C) Description. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Narrative. 14. The grouping of apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox. Ex:jumbo shrimp, crazy beautiful, cruel kindness A) Metaphor. B) Onomatopoeia. C) Oxymoron. D) Mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oxymoron. 15. What is the part of a rhetorical situation that inspires, stimulates, provokes, or prompts writers to create a text? A) Exigence. B) Purpose. C) Audience. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exigence. 16. The sentence '"Although the initiative gained support, its implementation remained inconsistent, " emphasizes A) Praise. B) Neutrality. C) Limitation. D) Humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Limitation. 17. Which of the following is NOT a reason to use definition in your writing? A) Establishing a specific meaning for your argument. B) Exploring the nuances of an important concept. C) Writing a bibliography. D) Clarifying a complex or contested term. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Writing a bibliography. 18. A sentence that includes one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. A) Hortative sentence. B) Complex sentence. C) Imperative sentence. D) Periodic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complex sentence. 19. What is the penalty for submitting late assignments? A) 10% deduction per week. B) 25% deduction per week. C) No penalty. D) 5% deduction per week. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 10% deduction per week. 20. Narration is useful for engaging readers emotionally through storytelling. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. A kind of reasoning that moves from specific facts to a generalization is called ..... A) Deduction. B) Argumentative. C) Induction. D) Qualified. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Induction. 22. Fill in the blank: ..... is a comparison of two things using "like, " "as, " or other specifically comparative words. A) Simile. B) Metaphor. C) Hyperbole. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simile. 23. What is the literal, dictionary definition of a word called? A) Jargon. B) Connotation. C) Ellipsis. D) Denotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Denotation. 24. The passage as a whole claims that the learned cynic's core failings are A) Indecision and procrastination. B) Poor health and bad manners. C) Vanity and rude language. D) Cowardice and inauthenticity. E) Indiscretion and ill-temper. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cowardice and inauthenticity. 25. A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed opposed to common sense, but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity. A) Personification. B) Paradox. C) Point of View. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paradox. 26. Exposition, argumentation, persuasion, and description are ..... A) Figurative language. B) Types of appeals. C) Rhetorical modes. D) Purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical modes. 27. True or false:You should include a thesis statement. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. The grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity A) Loose sentence. B) Narrative. C) Parallelism. D) Invective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parallelism. 29. Which term describes using language that is specific to a place, period, position, or occupation? A) Denotation. B) Colloquialism. C) Jargon. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jargon. 30. Oversimplification is a common pitfall to avoid in cause and effect writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 31. What is the term for using two contradictory words next to each other? A) Euphemism. B) Oxymoron. C) Hyperbole. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oxymoron. 32. What is the purpose of the expository portion of the essay? A) To summarize sources. B) To explain or enumerate ideas. C) To write a conclusion. D) To argue a point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To explain or enumerate ideas. 33. The relationship between the first and second paragraphs is best characterized as A) A description of people followed by a narrative of their actions. B) An introduction of a phenomenon followed by an enumeration of its causes. C) The presentation of an argument followed by a rebuttal. D) The consideration of pro and con within a single course of action. E) The juxtaposition of two contrasting personality types. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) The juxtaposition of two contrasting personality types. 34. What is unique about the synthesis in comparison to the argument essay? A) For the synthesis, you get to choose your argument. B) It's similar, only you are arguing about a topic of your choice. C) It is the exact same, only you are informing instead of arguing. D) It's similar. However, this FRQ provides sources to reference on the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It's similar. However, this FRQ provides sources to reference on the topic. 35. The appeal to logic is also called A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 36. Which rhetorical device?a A) A. Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Ethos. 37. Fill in the blank:The primary position taken by a writer or speaker is called a ..... A) Thesis. B) Summary. C) Evidence. D) Plot. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thesis. 38. What is the main focus of the AP English Language course? A) Studying characters, conflicts, and themes in fiction. B) Analyzing rhetoric and argument in various texts. C) Memorizing historical literary periods. D) Writing creative poetry and short stories. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Analyzing rhetoric and argument in various texts. 39. Why is it important to notice shifts in a passage? A) To identify grammatical errors. B) To understand the structure of the passage. C) To predict the conclusion of the passage. D) To highlight central conflicts or arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To highlight central conflicts or arguments. 40. On Laziness" (Christopher Morley, 1876)"If you have ever been in love, you will know that it is much easier to rest upon a couch and dream of great deeds than to rise up and actually perform them."The rhetorical device most clearly illustrated in this passage is: A) Irony. B) Allusion. C) Understatement. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Irony. 41. A style of argument which attempts to manipulate the emotions of the audience. A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Kairos. D) Mythos. E) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 42. Which of the following is an effective way to introduce a counterargument in an essay? A) "Some might argue that ". B) "Admittedly, there is some merit to the opposing view that ". C) "On the other hand ". D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 43. Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical appeal to pathos? A) Maintaining an objective, neutral tone. B) Providing logical reasoning for a position. C) Using formal, academic language. D) Appealing to the reader's sense of justice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appealing to the reader's sense of justice. 44. In a counterargument, the writer should prove why the other position is A) Right. B) Smarter. C) Better. D) Wrong. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wrong. 45. The dictionary definition of a word or phrase A) Diction. B) Denotation. C) Connotation. D) Syntax. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Denotation. 46. According to the fourth paragraph, the battles of June 1876 established Crazy Horse's reputation for which of the following? A) Leadership skill on the battlefield. B) Commitment to telling only true war stories. C) Generosity of his enemies as well as his friends. D) Denunciation of his people's praise. E) Shyness about ceremonial displays. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leadership skill on the battlefield. 47. Read the sentence below. What is the denotation of the word superior?My old computer kept running out of batteries. My new one is superior. A) Better. B) Positive. C) Worse. D) Negative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Better. 48. Which is a key element of description? A) Sensory details. B) Specific concrete language. C) Figurative language. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 49. If you are writing the synthesis essay, what is the best way to use the provided sources? A) Quote as many sources as possible without explanation. B) Select and integrate evidence from at least three sources to support your thesis. C) Only use the source that agrees with your opinion. D) Ignore the sources and write your own ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Select and integrate evidence from at least three sources to support your thesis. 50. A figure of speech used to explain or clarify an idea by comparing it explicitly to something else, using the words like, as, or as though. A) Imagery. B) Metaphor. C) Personification. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Simile. 51. A style of argument which attempts to appeal to the audience's sense of logic and reasoning. A) Logos. B) Kairos. C) Ethos. D) Mythos. E) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 52. A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon closer inspection contains come degree of truth or validity A) Inference. B) Paradox. C) Irony. D) Loose sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paradox. 53. Aristotle is known for developing the art of ..... A) Rhetoric. B) Parallelism. C) Diction. D) Narration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetoric. 54. Ownership and the unknown were topics used for the A) Synthesis essay. B) Rhetorical analysis essay. C) Open-ended essay. D) Jenna James and Mark Stolte can't wait for AP Literature!!!!!. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Open-ended essay. 55. What perspective is the rhetorical analysis interested in? A) Matt Kiszenia's. B) Dustin Hudak's. C) The student's. D) The author's. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The author's. 56. Which observation best counters the speaker'sargument about action in the passage? A) Change can only occur through directaction. B) Failure to act often instills a sense ofshame. C) Action without discretion can incurdisastrous results. D) True action can only be achieved byleaders of men. E) Individual action is more important thancollective action. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Action without discretion can incurdisastrous results. 57. The online platform created by College Board for practice and assignments is called: A) AP Classroom. B) AP Central. C) My AP. D) College Board Connect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) AP Classroom. 58. How does AP English Language and Composition prepare students for civic engagement? A) By teaching students to analyze arguments and recognize bias in public texts. B) By focusing only on grammar rules. C) By requiring students to memorize speeches. D) By avoiding controversial topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By teaching students to analyze arguments and recognize bias in public texts. 59. What is the term for intellectually amazing language that surprises and delights, often humorous and suggesting the speaker's verbal power in creating ingenious and perceptive remarks? A) Thesis. B) Theme. C) Syntax. D) Wit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wit. 60. What should you do during the second read of the sources? A) Write your essay. B) Skim for main ideas. C) Reread carefully for key details. D) Ignore the sources. 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