This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Ap > Ap English Language – Quiz 32 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ap English Language Quiz 32 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. A) Satire. B) Oxymoron. C) Allusion. D) Irony. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Irony. 2. What strategy is suggested for improving chances of scoring well on multiple-choice questions, especially when faced with many options? A) Always choose the first answer that seems plausible. B) Eliminate one or two obviously incorrect choices to narrow down options. C) Guess randomly if unsure about any answer. D) Spend equal time on every question, regardless of difficulty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eliminate one or two obviously incorrect choices to narrow down options. 3. A figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it A) Metonymy. B) Metaphor. C) Irony. D) Oxymoron. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Metonymy. 4. The organization of ideas in lines 28-29, "I have seen young girls ..... value to itself" is best described as A) A historical example followed by specific examples. B) A generalization followed by a conclusion. C) The speaker's reflection on her girlhood. D) A movement from the particular to the general. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A movement from the particular to the general. 5. 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 ..... A) Syllogism. B) Hypothesis. C) Analogy. D) Paradox. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Syllogism. 6. The purpose of intended outcome A) Exigence. B) Logos. C) Parallelism. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exigence. 7. Which rhetorical appeal is focused on credibility and authority? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Mythos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 8. 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.) A) Deductive reasoning. B) Inductive reasoning. C) Analogical reasoning. D) Abductive reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deductive reasoning. 9. What is the definition of 'Anecdote'? A) A short narrative detailing particulars of an interesting episode or event. The term most frequently refers to an incident in the life of a person. B) A long, detailed account of historical events. C) A scientific explanation of a natural phenomenon. D) A poem written in a specific meter and rhyme scheme. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A short narrative detailing particulars of an interesting episode or event. The term most frequently refers to an incident in the life of a person. 10. Which of the following best describes 'Euphemism'? A) A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt. B) A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect. C) The use of irony to mock or convey contempt. D) A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt. 11. Which browser does not have screen reader support for Canvas? A) Safari. B) Internet Explorer. C) Firefox. D) Chrome. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chrome. 12. What is the definition of 'ambiguity'? A) A reference to artistic elements or expressions within a textual work. B) A word, phrase, or sentence whose meaning can be interpreted in more than one way. C) The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of successive words. D) A reference to something in previous literature or history. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A word, phrase, or sentence whose meaning can be interpreted in more than one way. 13. A concise statement that expresses succinctly a general truth or idea, often using rhyme or balance, is called an ..... A) Aphorism. B) Euphemism. C) Paradox. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aphorism. 14. Pessimism A) Hasty, not thorough. B) Someone who hoards money; greedy person. C) Gloominess; negativity. D) To confirm. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gloominess; negativity. 15. Fill in the blank:A narrative often includes ..... to create vivid scenes. A) Relevant sensory details. B) Mathematical equations. C) Historical dates. D) Random numbers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Relevant sensory details. 16. What is the term for using one part to represent a whole? A) Zeugma. B) Synecdoche. C) Personification. D) Symbol. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Synecdoche. 17. 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? A) Allusion. B) Parallelism. C) Anecdote. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Allusion. 18. Which of the following types of readings is NOT included in Section One of the AP Language and Composition exam? A) Excerpts from 17th-19th century British writers. B) Excerpts of nonfiction from contemporary authors (within 50 + years). C) Excerpts from Asian authors. D) Nonfiction passages that include footnotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Excerpts from Asian authors. 19. Writing or images that seek to persuade through emotional appeals rather than logical proof are called ..... A) Fallacies. B) Reservations. C) Propaganda. D) Syllogisms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Propaganda. 20. Something used to distract an audience's attention from the real issue is a/an ..... A) Red herring. B) Absolute. C) Slippery slope. D) Non sequitur. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Red herring. 21. If you guess and miss a multiple choice question, how many points are deducted from your score? A) 1/4. B) 1. C) 1.18. D) There is no penalty for guessing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) There is no penalty for guessing. 22. During a team meeting, John seemed completely disinterested in the discussion about the new project. This behavior can be best described as: A) Passionate. B) Unaware; unconscious. C) Lack of emotion or interest. D) Quarrelsome. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lack of emotion or interest. 23. Mood has two distinct technical meanings in English writing. The first meaning is grammatical and deals with ..... units and a speaker's attitude. A) Verbal. B) Nominal. C) Adjective. D) Adverbial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Verbal. 24. What is a potential benefit of taking an AP class for college students? A) It guarantees a full scholarship to any university. B) It allows students to skip all general education requirements. C) It can help students finish their college degree faster. D) It replaces the need for a college entrance exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It can help students finish their college degree faster. 25. What is the figure of emphasis in which a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting normal speech, is used to lend emphasis to the words on either side of it? A) Expletive. B) Euphemism. C) Anaphora. D) Antithesis. 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