AP English Skills Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

• Citing credible sources to support an argument

• Claiming something is true because it has not been proven false

• Using statistical data to prove a point

• Providing examples to illustrate a concept

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In a persuasive essay, which rhetorical strategy involves appealing to the audience's sense of right and wrong?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence: "The earth cries out in pain as forests are cut down."

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Simile

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which technique is effective for synthesizing information from multiple sources in a research paper?

• Presenting information from one source at a time

• Comparing and contrasting different viewpoints

• Only summarizing each source separately

• Focusing on information from the most recent source

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the primary purpose of using a counterargument in a persuasive essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To strengthen the original argument by addressing opposing viewpoints

• To change the topic of discussion

• To weaken the author's credibility

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the use of nuanced language in a text?

• Using complex vocabulary that few understand

• Choosing words that convey precise meanings and subtle differences

• Repeating the same words for emphasis

• Writing in a formal, academic tone

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of logical fallacy is represented by the statement: "You shouldn't listen to Jerry's argument on climate change because he's not a scientist"?

• Ad hominem

• Straw man

• Slippery slope

• Appeal to ignorance

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In analyzing rhetorical strategies, what does it mean to evaluate the "ethos" of a speaker?

• Assessing the logical content of the speech

• Judging the emotional impact of the speech

• Considering the speaker's credibility and ethical appeal

• Analyzing the timing and relevance of the speech

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which persuasive technique involves appealing to the audience's emotions?

• Anecdote

• Testimonial

• Pathos

• Statistics

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When synthesizing information from multiple sources for an academic paper, it is important to:

• Only include sources that agree with each other

• Ignore older sources in favor of new ones

• Integrate diverse perspectives and identify relationships between them

• Focus on summarizing rather than analyzing

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7