Week 2: AP Language and Composition Terms Quiz

An austere lifestyle is typically:

• Luxurious and indulgent

• Simple and strict

• Playful and carefree

• Extravagant and elaborate

A brusque manner of speaking is characterized by:

• Warmth and friendliness

• Politeness and consideration

• Abruptness and discourtesy

• Lengthy explanations

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A convoluted explanation is likely to be:

• Simple and straightforward

• Confusing and complicated

• Brief and to the point

• Clear and logical

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

To have an imperious attitude means to be:

• Humble and respectful

• Domineering and authoritative

• Careful and thoughtful

• Nervous and unsure

An insolent comment is typically:

• Respectful and polite

• Boldly disrespectful or rude

• Encouraging and supportive

• Humble and modest

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

A pejorative term is one that:

• Is neutral in meaning

• Has a positive connotation

• Expresses contempt or disapproval

• Is often used in academic contexts

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

A rancorous debate is characterized by:

• Amicable and friendly discussion

• Bitter and resentful hostility

• A lack of emotion

• Constructive criticism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

To act surreptitiously means to do something:

• Openly and transparently

• Secretively or stealthily

• With great enthusiasm

• In a loud and public manner

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

A tenuous argument is one that is:

• Strong and convincing

• Weak and insubstantial

• Clearly articulated

• Highly detailed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Someone who is wary is likely to be:

• Trusting and naive

• Cautious and alert

• Reckless and impulsive

• Indifferent and apathetic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6