English Lang and Lit Paper 1 Quiz

What does the term 'accent' refer to?

• A variation of vocabulary

• The pronunciation of a language

• A standardized form of language

• A unique variety of grammar

Who is referred to as the 'actual reader'?

• The person who writes a text

• The person who edits a text

• The individual who reads or listens to a text

• The individual who publishes a text

What is an 'adjective' used for?

• To modify verbs

• To modify nouns

• To modify adverbs

• To modify pronouns

Which of the following is NOT a function of an adverb?

• Modifying adjectives

• Modifying verbs

• Modifying nouns

• Indicating time, manner, and place

What is 'alliteration'?

• A form of figurative language

• The repetition of sound at the beginning of several words

• A word class used to modify nouns

• A word class used to modify verbs

What is an 'allusion'?

• A direct reference to a text

• A form of figurative language making implicit comparisons

• The repetition of sound in a sentence

• A word class used to modify adjectives

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• I'm not allowed to apply until I've filled out an application. It's a Catch-22.

• An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

• Actions speak louder than words.

• Every cloud has a silver lining.

What is an analogy?

• A repetition of the same word/phrase in a succession of phrases or sentences.

• A cognitive process of transferring traits from one thing or idea to another.

• A contrast between ideas by placing them together.

• An argumentation technique referring to a source that claims to have authority.

What is anaphora used to establish?

• A cognitive process.

• A rhetorical or 'literary' effect.

• A contrast between ideas.

• An argumentation fallacy.

What is the main purpose of anti-advertising?

• To promote a product.

• To make the audience aware of the conventions of advertising.

• To establish a rhetorical effect.

• To transfer traits from one idea to another.