AP Lang and Comp III

7. Which of the following best describes the rhetorical function of the second sentence in the passage?

• (A) It makes an appeal to authority.

• (B) It restates the thesis of the passage.

• (C) It expresses the causal relationship between morality and writing style.

• (D) It provides a specific example for the preceding generalization.

• (E) It presents a misconception that the author will correct.

8. Which of the following phrases does the author use to illustrate the notion of an unnatural and pretentious writing style?

• (A) “unconnected, slipshod allusions’’ (line 7)

• (B) “throw words together’’ (lines 8-9)

• (C) “gabble on at a venture’’ (line 22)

• (D) “get upon stilts’’ (lines 30-31)

• (E) “pitch upon the very word’’ (line 34)

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9. In lines 10-32 of the passage, the author uses an extended analogy between

• (A) language and morality

• (B) preaching and acting

• (C) writing and speaking

• (D) vulgar English and incorrect pronunciation

• (E) ordinary life and the theater

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10. In line 17, “common speech’’ refers to (

• (A) metaphorical language

• (B) current slang

• (C) unaffected expression

• (D) regional dialect

• (E) impolite speech

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11. Which of the following words is grammatically and thematically parallel to “tone’’ (line 21)?

• (A) “solemnity’’ (line 21)

• (B) “pulpit’’ (line 21)

• (C) “stage-declamation’’ (line 21)

• (D) “liberty’’ (line 22)

• (E) “venture’’ (line 22)

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12. In context, the expression “to pitch upon’’ (line 34) is best interpreted as having which of the following meanings?

• (A) To suggest in a casual way

• (B) To set a value on

• (C) To put aside as if by throwing

• (D) To utter glibly and insincerely

• (E) To succeed in finding

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13. The ability discussed in lines 35-38 is referred to elsewhere as which of the following?

• (A) “theatrical cadence’’ (line 30)

• (B) “foreign circumlocutions’’ (line 46)

• (C) “fine tact’’ (line 51)

• (D) “professional allusions’’ (lines 54-55)

• (E) “universal force’’ (line 56)

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14. The author’s observation in the sentence beginning “It is clear’’ (lines 49-51) is best described as an example of which of the following?

• (A) Mocking tone

• (B) Linguistic paradox

• (C) Popularity of the familiar style

• (D) The author’s defense of Johnson’s style

• (E) The author’s advice to the reader

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15. In line 52, “those’’ refers to which of the following? I. “words’’ (line 45) II. “circumlocutions’’ (line 46) III. “associations’’ (line 46)

• (A) I only

• (B) II only

• (C) I and III

• (D) II and III only

• (E) I, II, and III

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16. The author’s tone in the passage as a whole is best described as

• A) harsh and strident

• (B) informal and analytical

• ((C) contemplative and conciliatory

• (D) superficial and capricious

• (E) enthusiastic and optimistic

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