AP Language and Composition RDLE Review for Midterm

What is the definition of "Epistrophe"?

• A) Repetition of the same word at the beginning of successive sentences

• B) Repetition of the same word at the end of successive sentences

• C) Repetition of the same word in the middle of successive sentences

• D) Repetition of the same word throughout a paragraph

Which of the following is an example of Epistrophe?

• A) "The government of the people, by the people, for the people"

• B) "To be or not to be, that is the question"

• C) "I came, I saw, I conquered"

• D) "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"

Which of the following is an example of anadiplosis?

• "Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate."

• "To be or not to be, that is the question."

• "I came, I saw, I conquered."

• "All's well that ends well."

Which of the following sentences uses anadiplosis?

• "The sun sets in the west. West is where the journey begins."

• "The sun sets in the west, and the moon rises in the east."

• "The sun sets in the west, casting long shadows."

• "The sun sets in the west, a beautiful sight."

What is a euphemism?

• A direct and harsh word

• A less offensive substitute for an unpleasant word

• A synonym for a pleasant word

• A type of metaphor

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

• Corpse

• Earthly remains

• Skeleton

• Body

What is a litotes?

• An exaggerated statement

• A metaphorical expression

• An ironical understatement

• A direct statement

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison of two things using "like" or "as"

• A comparison of two things that are not alike without using "like" or "as"

• A statement that describes a fact

• A type of rhyme in poetry

What is an extended metaphor?

• A metaphor that compares two unlike things in various ways throughout a paragraph, a stanza, or an entire piece of writing.

• A metaphor that uses like or as to compare two things.

• A metaphor that is used only in poetry.

• A metaphor that compares two similar things briefly.

What is a simile?

• A comparison of two things that are alike using the words like, as, or than.

• A comparison of two things that are not alike using the words like, as, or than.

• A statement that describes something using the words like, as, or than.

• A metaphorical expression without using like, as, or than.