Academic Vocabulary Exam Review

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Which option best defines alliteration?

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Repetition of initial sounds to create rhythm

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Which sentence is the clearest example of anaphora?

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I will not yield, I will not bend, I will not break

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Which situation describes an anecdote?

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A brief amusing story to illustrate a point

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Which choice best explains anthropomorphism?

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Giving animals human traits and emotions

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Which option identifies an archetype?

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The reluctant hero setting out on a quest

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In academic writing, an argument primarily involves

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Collecting and evaluating evidence to take a position

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Which statement shows bias?

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People from that club are always dishonest

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What is a counterclaim in argumentative writing?

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A position opposing another viewpoint

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Which sentence best illustrates hyperbole?

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I waited a million years for the bus

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Which choice is the best description of a logical fallacy?

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An argument that sounds plausible but lacks validity