This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Ap > Ap Language And Composition – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ap Language And Composition Quiz 7 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Hale's final plea to Elizabeth, 'cleave to no faith when faith brings blood, ' is a powerful example of antithesis that critiques: A) The hypocrisy of the court officials. B) The use of Pathos in religious argument. C) Religious dogmatism that values principle over the sanctity of human life. D) John Proctor's internal battle between his soul and his reputation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Religious dogmatism that values principle over the sanctity of human life. 2. The substitution of a term naming an object closely associated with the word in mind for the word itself. A) Motif. B) Cliche. C) Irony. D) Metonymy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Metonymy. 3. You may include outside sources for your synthesis essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. Why is a revised position normalized? A) It is human nature to change after seeing new challenging perspectives. B) Sources can be biased towards one perspective over the other, and it would be easier to use them if the position was simply changed. C) All of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All of the above. 5. What is parallel sentence structure (parallelism)? A) Using the same grammatical pattern in a series of related words, phrases, or clauses. B) A brief reference to a well-known person, place, or event. C) Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis. D) An appeal to credibility or character. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using the same grammatical pattern in a series of related words, phrases, or clauses. 6. The diction used by Judge Danforth-insisting on absolute authority, demanding respect for the legal process, and referencing Scripture-primarily serves to establish his: A) Skeptical Tone. B) Flawed Logic. C) High Ethos of Office. D) Emotional Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) High Ethos of Office. 7. In her final scene, Elizabeth Proctor tells John, 'It come naught of coldness, but of terror, John. That I have no tongue for.' This line uses diction that emphasizes: A) Her passive resignation to her fate. B) The depth of her guilt over her past 'coldness' to him. C) Her struggle with communication and her fear of John's condemnation. D) The triumph of her piety and faith over her personal desires. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Her struggle with communication and her fear of John's condemnation. 8. There are three parts to an argumentative essay. What are they? A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. B) Lead, Thesis, Conclusion. C) Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 9. Aesthetic A) A satiric portrait or representation (satiric-humorous yet witty). B) Concerned with art or beauty; made in an artistic way. C) To intimidate; to discourage. D) Someone who hoards money; greedy person. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Concerned with art or beauty; made in an artistic way. 10. In AP Language and Composition, which of the following is a common strategy for developing an argument? A) Ignoring counterarguments. B) Using emotional appeals. C) Presenting evidence and reasoning. D) Relying solely on personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Presenting evidence and reasoning. 11. Malfeasance A) The act of committing a wrongful or unlawful act, especially by a public official, involving misuse of public funds for personal gain. B) A legal term referring to the proper use of public funds by officials. C) A type of misconduct that involves only private individuals, not public officials. D) An act of kindness performed by a public official. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The act of committing a wrongful or unlawful act, especially by a public official, involving misuse of public funds for personal gain. 12. At a team meeting, William interrupts others, disregards their opinions, and loudly insists his ideas are best. Which word best describes William's behavior? A) Brash. B) Didactic. C) Haughty. D) Conventional. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Brash. 13. What does juxtaposition refer to? A) A method of development that presents details and sensory language to depict a subject. B) The presentation of evidence or examples side by side to emphasize similarities or differences. C) A rhetorical strategy that uses definition or cause and effect. D) A method of development that defines or explains a word, subject, or concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The presentation of evidence or examples side by side to emphasize similarities or differences. 14. To scold; to find fault with A) Pessimism. B) Reprove. C) Jocular. D) Caricature. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reprove. 15. Not moving A) Motionless. B) Static. C) Stagnant. D) Indifferent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stagnant. 16. To confirm A) Corroborate. B) Daunt. C) Precarious. D) Perceptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Corroborate. 17. In poetry or literature-the voice behind the piece-the person we imagine to be saying the thing out loud A) Author. B) Speaker. C) Writer. D) Audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Speaker. 18. Which term fits this definition? A comparison between two unlike things with "like" or "as." A) Metaphor. B) Idiom. C) Simile. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simile. 19. Which writing pattern (Rhetorical Pattern) is represented below?$_{"A couple of years ago, Britney Spears and her entourage swept through my boss's office. As she sashayed past, I blushed and stammered and leaned over my desk to shake her hand. I felt dizzy."}$ A) Narration. B) Definition. C) Cause and Effect. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narration. 20. Which of the following is a common strategy used in persuasive writing? A) Hyperbole. B) Alliteration. C) Onomatopoeia. D) Oxymoron. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hyperbole. 21. Choose the best describing synonym for each vocabulary word. Word:Fervent A) Indifferent. B) Passionate. C) Confused. D) Reserved. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Passionate. 22. A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth. "Your enemy's friend is your enemy." A) Eulogy. B) Contradiction. C) Allegory. D) Paradox. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Paradox. 23. A text is: A) Fiction, poetry and nonfiction. B) Art, performances and photography. C) Fashion and cultural trends. D) All of the above and more. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above and more. 24. What stands out fro the other two prompts about the synthesis prompt? A) It is short because it just asks you to take a position. B) It's associated with roughly 10-12 multiple choice questions. C) It includes a passage to read, analyze, and annotate. D) It has at least 6 sources included to use for evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It has at least 6 sources included to use for evidence. 25. The central claim and overall purpose of a work A) Thesis. B) Bias. C) Call to action. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thesis. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAp Language And Composition Quiz 1Ap Language And Composition Quiz 2Ap Language And Composition Quiz 3Ap Language And Composition Quiz 4Ap Language And Composition Quiz 5Ap Language And Composition Quiz 6Ap Language And Composition Quiz 8Ap Language And Composition Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books