AP Language Chapter 2 Terms Shorter Assessment

Front

What is the purpose of the ad for the Toyota Highlander in Chapter 2?

Back

The ad was created to appeal to families.

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Define alliteration.

Back

Repetition of the same sound beginning several words or syllables in sequence.

Front

What is a synecdoche?

Back

A figure of speech that uses a part to represent the whole.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

Front

What does the term 'oxymoron' refer to?

Back

A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Front

Give an example of alliteration.

Back

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Front

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

Back

A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as.'

Front

Provide an example of synecdoche.

Back

Using 'wheels' to refer to a car.

Front

What is the effect of using alliteration in writing?

Back

It creates rhythm and can enhance the mood or tone of the text.

Front

Explain the concept of an oxymoron with an example.

Back

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence.'