AP Terms Quiz #2
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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
Tanya Bertok
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the rhetorical term to its correct definition:
A word, phrase, or structure is repeated for emphasis, clarity, or emotional effect.
Allusion
A reference to a person, place, event, or another passage of literature, without explicit identification.
Anecdote
The grammatical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity.
Repetition
A short, personal story about a real or, sometimes, fictional event or experience, often used to make a point, illustrate a concept, or add interest and relatability to a narrative or discussion.
Rhetorical Question
A question that is asked merely for effect and does not expect a reply because the answer is assumed.
Parallelism
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: The function of an allusion is to ... Authors assume that the readers will recognize the original sources and relate their meaning to the new context.
create an implied association or bring the reader into a world of experience outside the limitations of the text itself
provide a literal explanation of the text
confuse the reader with unrelated information
summarize the main plot of the story
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical term is being used in the following example? 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'
Allusion
Parallelism
Anecdote
Repetition
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: The function of parallelism is to _________.
act as an organizing force to attract the reader’s attention, add emphasis and organization, or simply provide a musical rhythm
confuse the reader and disrupt the flow of writing
eliminate all forms of repetition in a sentence
focus solely on the use of metaphors in literature
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical term is illustrated by the following example? 'The mother was very busy gathering the laundry, dusting the furniture, and washing the dishes.'
Allusion
Parallelism
Anecdote
Implication
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: A rhetorical question ___
subtly influences the reader/audience to ponder the question and arrive at the desired answer on their own
is always answered directly by the speaker
requires a detailed factual response
is used only in scientific writing
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical term is being used in the following example? 'When I was in high school, I tried out for the basketball team four times and didn't make it. I almost gave up, but then I remembered a quote from Michael Jordan about how he failed many times before he succeeded. I kept practicing, and finally, on my fifth try, I made the team. That taught me that persistence is key.'
Anecdote
Repetition
Implication
Allusion
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