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Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants in tow or more neighboring words
a)
Alliteration
b)
Ambiguity
c)
Anapohora
d)
Anthesis
2.
The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage. 
a)
Ambiguity
b)
Ambiguity
c)
Anapohora
d)
Anthesis
3.
A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.
a)
Analogy
b)
Ambiguity
c)
Aphorism
d)
Anthesis
4.
One of the many devices of repetition, in which the same expression (word or words) is repeated at the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences.
a)
Anaphora
b)
Paradox
c)
Parallelism
d)
Ethos
5.
Figure of balance in which two contrasting ideas are intentionally juxtaposed, usually through parallel structure; a contrasting of opposing ideas in adjacent phrases, clauses, or sentences.
a)
Antithesis
b)
Hypophora
c)
Diacope
d)
Expletive
6.
A terse statement which expresses a general truth or a moral principle (also considered a proverb.)
a)
Aphorism
b)
Asyndeton
c)
Chiasmus
d)
Litotes
7.
A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love. It is an address to someone or something that cannot answer.
a)
Apostrophe
b)
Chiasmus
c)
Conceit
d)
Metonymy
8.
consists of omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses.
a)
Asyndeton
b)
Conceit
c)
Diacope
d)
Paradox
9.
is a figure of speech in which two successive phrases or clauses are parallel in syntax, but reverse the order of the analogous words.
a)
Chiasmus
b)
Diacope
c)
Enumeratio
d)
Parallelism
10.
A fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects.
a)
Conceit
b)
Enumeratio
c)
Expletive
d)
Polysyndeton
11.
repetition of a word or phrase after an intervening word or phrase.
a)
Diacope
b)
Expletive
c)
Euphemism
d)
Synecdoche
12.
Figure of amplification in which a subject is divided into constituent parts or details, and may include a listing of causes, effects, problems, solutions, conditions, and consequences; the listing or detailing of the parts of something.
a)
Enumeratio
b)
Euphemism
c)
Hypophora
d)
Understatement
13.
Figure of emphasis in which a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting normal speech, is used to lend emphasis to the words on either side of it
a)
Expletive
b)
Hypophora
c)
Invective
d)
Anecdote
14.
are a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept.
a)
Euphemism
b)
Invective
c)
Juxtaposition
d)
Antecedent
15.
Figure of reasoning in which one or more questions is/are asked and then answered, often at length, by one and the same speaker; raising and responding to one’s own question(s). A common usage is to ask the question at the beginning of a paragraph and then use the paragraph to answer it.
a)
Hypophora
b)
Juxtaposition
c)
Litotes
d)
Finger
16.
an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attach using strong, abusive language.
a)
Invective
b)
Litotes
c)
Metonymy
d)
Comic relief
17.
When two words, phrases, images, ideas are placed close together or side by side for comparison or contrast
a)
Juxtaposition
b)
Metonymy
c)
Paradox
d)
Diction
18.
From the Greek word “simple” or “plain.” A figure of thought in which a point is affirmed by negating its opposite
a)
Litotes
b)
Paradox
c)
Parallelism
d)
Colloquial
19.
A term from the Greek meaning “changed label” or “substitute name.” A figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it.
a)
Metonymy
b)
Parallelism
c)
Polysyndeton
d)
Connotation
20.
A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity.
a)
Paradox
b)
Polysyndeton
c)
Synecdoche
d)
Jargon
21.
This term comes from Greek roots meaning “beside one another.” It refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. This can involve, but is not limited to repetition of a grammatical element such as a preposition or verbal phrase.
a)
Parallelism
b)
Synecdoche
c)
Syntax
d)
Adage
22.
Figure of addition and emphasis which intentionally employs the deliberate and excessive use of conjunctions in successive words or clauses.
a)
Polysyndeton
b)
Enumeratio
c)
Understatement
d)
Allegory
23.
is a type of metaphor in which the part stands for the whole, the whole for a part, the genus for the species, the species for the genus, the material for the thing made, or in short, any portion, section, or main quality for the whole or the thing itself (or vice versa).
a)
Synecdoche
b)
Expletive
c)
Undertone
d)
Aphorism
24.
The way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences. Similar to diction, but you can differentiate them by thinking of this as the word order, while diction refers to the individual words themselves.
a)
Syntax
b)
Euphemism
c)
Alliteration
d)
Hyperbole:
25.
The ironic minimizing of fact, which presents something as less significant than it is.
a)
Understatement
b)
Hypophora
c)
Allusion
d)
Idiom:
26.
A truer attitude that may lie under the ostensible tone of the piece. Under a cheery exterior, for example, a work may have threatening undertones.
a)
Undertone
b)
Invective
c)
Ambiguity
d)
Idiom
27.
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore
a)
Alliteration
b)
Juxtaposition
c)
Analogy
d)
Hyperbole
28.
Plan ahead: it wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark” - Richard Cushing
a)
Allusion
b)
Litotes
c)
Anaphora
d)
Metaphor
29.
This can sometimes been considered a form of deceit (often referred to as equivocation)
a)
Ambiguity
b)
Metonymy
c)
Juxtaposition
d)
Metonymy
30.
He that voluntarily continues ignorance is guilty of all the crimes which ignorance produces, as to him that should extinguish the tapers of a lighthouse might justly be imputed the calamities of ship wrecks.” - Samuel Johnson 
a)
Analogy
b)
Paradox
c)
Litotes
d)
Simile:
31.
“They are masters who instruct us without rod or ferule, without angry words, without clothes or money.” – Richard de Bury 
a)
Anaphora
b)
Parallelism
c)
Metonymy
d)
Synesthesia
32.
“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” - Neil Armstrong 
a)
Antithesis
b)
Polysyndeton
c)
Paradox
d)
personification
33.

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is an example of?

a)

Aphorism

b)

Synecdoche

c)

Parallelism

d)

personification

34.
William Wordsworth addresses John Milton as he writes, “Milton, thou shouldst be living at this hour: /England hath need of thee.” 
a)
Apostrophe
b)
Understatement
c)
Polysyndeton
d)
Imagery
35.
On his return he received medals, honors, treasures, titles, fame.
a)
Asyndeton
b)
Anecdote
c)
Synecdoche
d)
Irony
36.
The land was ours before we were the land’s” - Robert Frost (N, V, Pro: Pro, V, N)
a)
Chiasmus
b)
Antecedent
c)
Understatement
d)
Mood
37.

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is an example of what literary device?

a)

Conceit

b)

Finger

c)

Anecdote

d)

Pacing

38.
We give thanks to Thee, O God, we give thanks (Psalm 75:1)  
a)
Diacope
b)
Comic relief
c)
Antecedent
d)
Paradox
39.
“Who’s gonna turn down a Junior Mint? It’s chocolate; it’s peppermint; it’s delicious. . . It’s very refreshing!” – Kramer (Seinfeld). 
a)
Enumeratio
b)
Diction
c)
Finger
d)
Parenthetical Idea
40.
Ex. in fact, of course, to be sure, indeed, I suppose, I hope, you know, you see, clearly, in any event, in effect, certainly, remarkably. 
a)
Expletive
b)
Colloquial
c)
Comic relief
d)
Pun
41.
Saying “earthly remains” rather than “corpse” is an example of
a)
Euphemism
b)
Connotation
c)
Diction
d)
Rhetoric
42.
“When the enemy struck on that June day of 1950, what did America do? It did what it always has done in all its times of peril. It appealed to the heroism of its youth.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower  
a)
Hypophora
b)
Jargon
c)
Colloquial
d)
Rhetorical Question
43.
"you dirty rotten scoundrel."
a)
Invective
b)
Jargon
c)
Connotation
d)
Satire
44.
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. / Do not go gentle into that good night. / Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Do not Go Gentle into that Good Night by Dylan Thomas
a)
Juxtaposition
b)
Adage
c)
Jargon
d)
Symbol
45.
Ex. He’s no fool (which implies he is wise; Not uncommon (which implies that the act is frequent)  
a)
Litotes
b)
Allegory
c)
Adage
d)
Style
46.
A news release that claims “the White House declared” rather that “the President declared” is using metonymy.
a)
Metonymy
b)
Aphorism
c)
Allegory
d)
Syntax/sentence variety
47.
Ex. “Sometimes when you lose, you still win.”
a)
Paradox
b)
Hyperbole:
c)
Aphorism
d)
Ethos
48.
Charles Dickens’s novel A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity . . .”
a)
Parallelism
b)
Idiom:
c)
Hyperbole:
d)
Pathos
49.
Ex. “All in all it was a pretty exciting Christmas, what with the relatives and the presents and the fun and the cops and Aunt Hazel’s dog blowing up in our living room.” – John Hughes
a)
Polysyndeton
b)
Idiom
c)
Idiom:
d)
Logos
50.
Ex. Farmer Joes has two hundred head of cattle [whole cattle], and three hired hands [whole people].
a)
Synecdoche
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Idiom
d)
Conditional Statement
51.
Ex. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake interrupted business somewhat in the downtown area. Last week I saw a woman flayed, and you will hardly believe how much it altered her person for the worse. – Jonathan Swift
a)
Understatement
b)
Metaphor
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Fallacy
52.
A brief recounting of a relevant episode. These are often inserted into fictional or non fictional texts as a way of developing a point or injecting humor.
a)
Anecdote
b)
Metonymy
c)
Metaphor
d)
Ad hominem
53.
The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. The AP language exam occasionally asks for the _____ of a given pronoun in a long, complex sentence or in a group of sentences.
a)
Antecedent
b)
Simile:
c)
Metonymy
d)
Appeal to the bandwagon
54.
“If I could command the wealth of all the world by lifting my finger, I would not pay such a price for it.” What is the antecedent for "it"?
a)
Finger
b)
Synesthesia
c)
Simile:
d)
Bad/Faulty analogy
55.
when a humorous scene is inserted into a serious story, in order to lighten the mood somewhat.
a)
Comic relief
b)
personification
c)
Synesthesia
d)
False cause
56.
Word choice, particularly as an element of style. Different types of words have significant effects on meaning.
a)
Diction
b)
personification
c)
personification
d)
Hasty generalization
57.
Ordinary or familiar type of conversation. A __________ is a common or familiar type of saying, similar to an adage or an aphorism
a)
Colloquial
b)
Imagery
c)
personification
d)
Slippery slope
58.
Rather than the dictionary definition (denotation), the associations suggested by a word. Implied meaning rather than literal meaning.
a)
Connotation
b)
Irony
c)
Imagery
d)
Antithesis
59.
The diction used by a group which practices a similar profession or activity. Lawyers speak using particular _____ as do soccer players
a)
Jargon
b)
Mood
c)
Fallacy
d)
Aphorism
60.
A folk saying with a lesson.
a)
Adage
b)
Pacing
c)
Ad hominem
d)
Apostrophe
61.
A story, fictional or non fictional, in which characters, things, and events represent qualities or concepts.
a)
Allegory
b)
Paradox
c)
Appeal to the bandwagon
d)
Asyndeton
62.
A terse statement which expresses a general truth or moral principle. An aphorism can be a memorable summation of the author's point
a)
Aphorism
b)
Parenthetical Idea
c)
Bad/Faulty analogy
d)
Chiasmus
63.
Exaggeration
a)
Hyperbole:
b)
Pun
c)
False cause
d)
Conceit
64.
A common, often used expression that doesn’t make sense if you take it literally.
a)
Idiom:
b)
Rhetoric
c)
Hasty generalization
d)
Diacope
65.
“I got chewed out by my coach.” Is an example of
a)
Idiom
b)
Rhetorical Question
c)
Slippery slope
d)
Enumeratio
66.
"My mother will kill me if I am late.” Is an example of
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Satire
c)
Paradox
d)
Expletive
67.
Making an implied comparison, not using “like,” as,” or other such words. “My feet are popsicles.”
a)
Metaphor
b)
Symbol
c)
Parenthetical Idea
d)
Euphemism
68.
“Relations between London and Washington have been strained,” is an example of
a)
Metonymy
b)
Style
c)
Pun
d)
Hypophora
69.
Using words such as “like” or “as” to make a direct comparison between two very different things.
a)
Simile:
b)
Syntax/sentence variety
c)
Rhetoric
d)
Invective
70.
_____ is a description involving a “crossing of the senses.”
a)
Synesthesia
b)
Ethos
c)
Rhetorical Question
d)
Juxtaposition
71.
Giving human-like qualities to something that is not human.
a)
personification
b)
Pathos
c)
Satire
d)
Litotes
72.
"The tired old truck groaned as it inched up the hill.” is an example of
a)
personification
b)
Logos
c)
Symbol
d)
Metonymy
73.
Word or words that create a picture in the reader's mind. Usually this involves the five senses. Authors often use this in conjunction with metaphors, similes, or figures of speech.
a)
Imagery
b)
Conditional Statement
c)
Style
d)
Paradox
74.
When the opposite of what you expect to happen does
a)
Irony
b)
Fallacy
c)
Syntax/sentence variety
d)
Parallelism
75.
The atmosphere created by the literature and accomplished through word choice (diction). Syntax is often a creator of ______ since word order, sentence length and strength and complexity also affect pacing and therefore this Setting, tone, and events can all affect this
a)
Mood
b)
Ad hominem
c)
Ethos
d)
Polysyndeton
76.
The speed or tempo of an author’s writing. Writers can use a variety of devices (syntax, polysyndeton, anaphora, meter)
a)
Pacing
b)
Appeal to the bandwagon
c)
Pathos
d)
Synecdoche
77.
A seemingly contradictory situation which is actually true.“You can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience without getting a job.”
a)
Paradox
b)
Bad/Faulty analogy
c)
Logos
d)
Syntax
78.
These are used to set off an idea from the rest of the sentence.
a)
Parenthetical Idea
b)
False cause
c)
Conditional Statement
d)
Understatement
79.
When a word that has two or more meanings is used in a humorous way
a)
Pun
b)
Hasty generalization
c)
Hypophora
d)
Undertone
80.
The art of effective communication/persuasion
a)
Rhetoric
b)
Slippery slope
c)
Invective
d)
Alliteration
81.
Question not asked for information but for effect.
a)
Rhetorical Question
b)
Analogy
c)
Juxtaposition
d)
Allusion
82.
A work that reveals a critical attitude toward some element of life to a humorous effect.
a)
Satire
b)
Anaphora
c)
Litotes
d)
Ambiguity
83.
Anything that represents or stands for something else.
a)
Symbol
b)
Antithesis
c)
Metonymy
d)
Analogy
84.
The choices in diction, tone, and syntax that a writer makes.
a)
Style
b)
Aphorism
c)
Paradox
d)
Anaphora
85.
Grammatical arrangement of words.
a)
Syntax/sentence variety
b)
Apostrophe
c)
Parallelism
d)
Antithesis
86.
The means being convinced by the credibility of the author. We tend to believe people whom we respect.
a)
Ethos
b)
Asyndeton
c)
Polysyndeton
d)
Aphorism
87.
Means persuading by appealing to the reader's emotions. (Also see the fallacy of appeal to emotion
a)
Pathos
b)
Chiasmus
c)
Synecdoche
d)
Apostrophe
88.
The means persuading by the use of reasoning, using true premises and valid arguments.
a)
Logos
b)
Conceit
c)
Understatement
d)
Asyndeton
89.
is an if-then statement and consists of two parts, an antecedent and a consequent
a)
Conditional Statement
b)
Diacope
c)
Anecdote
d)
Chiasmus
90.
An attractive but unreliable piece of reasoning
a)
Fallacy
b)
Enumeratio
c)
Antecedent
d)
Conceit
91.
Latin for "against the man". Personally attacking your opponents instead of their arguments. It is an argument that appeals to emotion rather than reason, feeling rather than intellect
a)
Ad hominem
b)
Expletive
c)
Ethos
d)
Diacope
92.
The claim, as evidence for an idea, that many people believe it, or used to believe it, or do it.
a)
Appeal to the bandwagon
b)
Euphemism
c)
Pathos
d)
Enumeratio
93.
Claiming that two situations are highly similar, when they aren't.
a)
Bad/Faulty analogy
b)
Hypophora
c)
Logos
d)
Expletive
94.
Assuming that because two things happened, the first one caused the second one.
a)
False cause
b)
Invective
c)
Conditional Statement
d)
Euphemism
95.
A generalization based on too little or unrepresentative data.
a)
Hasty generalization
b)
Juxtaposition
c)
Fallacy
d)
Hypophora
96.
The assumption that once started, a situation will continue to its most extreme possible outcome
a)
Slippery slope
b)
Litotes
c)
Ad hominem
d)
Invective
97.
The rise in poverty will unlock the Pandora’s box of crimes.
a)
Allegory
b)
Allusion
c)
Antithesis
d)
Atmosphere
98.
“Death be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for, thou art not so,
For, those, whom thou think’st, thou dost overthrow,
Die not, poor death, nor yet canst thou kill me.”
a)
Apostrophe
b)
Asyndeton
c)
Chiasmus
d)
Colloquialism
99.
Just as a caterpillar comes out of its cocoon, so we must come out of our comfort zone.
a)
Anachronism
b)
Analogy
c)
Anecdote
d)
Aphorism
100.
what a word suggests beyond its surface definition
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
c)
imagery
d)
metaphor
101.
the author places a person, concept, place, idea, or theme parallel to another to highlight the contrast between the two and compare them
a)
pace
b)
paradox
c)
syntax
d)
juxtaposition
102.
jargon
a)
the specialized language or vocabulary of a particular group or profession
b)
substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
c)
an apparently contradictory statement that actually contains some truth
d)
the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph or entire work
103.
euphemism
a)
a literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions
b)
an expression that has been overused to the extent that its freshness has worn off
c)
a specialized language or vocabulary of a particular group or profession
d)
an indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant
104.
synecdoche
a)
using one part of an object to represent the entire object
b)
the literal meaning of a word
c)
a formal poem presenting a meditation on death or another solemn theme
d)
excessive pride or arrogance that results in the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy
105.
theme
a)
a literary work in which characters, object, or actions represent abstractions
b)
an expression that has been overused to the extent that its freshness has worn off
c)
the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work
d)
a central idea of a work
106.
An expression that has been overused to the extent that it's freshness has worn off
a)
Didactic
b)
Cliche 
c)
Jargon
d)
implication
107.
Rhetorical appeal in which the author/speaker establishes trustworthiness of the audience. 
a)
Dawgz
b)
Pathos 
c)
Logos
d)
Ethos
108.
Which story is an example of an Allegory?
a)
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
b)
Chasing Redbird by Sharon Creech
c)
Animal Farm by George Orwell
d)
The Liars' Club by Mary Karr
109.
language not intended to be interpreted in a literal sense
a)
flashback
b)
hyperbole
c)
figurative language
d)
inversion
110.
"My students are dynamic, my students are funny, and my students make me happy," is an example of...
a)
A lie.
b)
Allusion
c)
Chiasmus
d)
Anaphora
111.
The stolen glances across the room made it clear that Leah and Keegan had a Romeo and Juliet thing going on.  
What is this an example of? 
a)
Allusion
b)
Zeugma
c)
Chiasmus
d)
Asyndeton
112.
Figure of speech where author/speaker addresses an object, person or idea that is not present.
a)
Allegory
b)
Apostrophe
c)
Aphorism
d)
Anaphora
113.
A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
a)
aphorism
b)
oxymoron
c)
fallacy
d)
metonomy
114.
Two items, ideas, characters, etc placed side by side for comparison. Sometimes intentional, Sometimes Not.
a)
Oxymoron
b)
Juxtaposition
c)
Allegory
d)
Litotes
115.
The meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence is uncertain. There could be more than one meaning
a)
Fallacy
b)
Ambiguity
c)
Didactic
d)
Chiasmus
116.
An error in reasoning or logic; used to strengthen and weaken arguments.
a)
Didactic
b)
Fallacy
c)
Aphorism
d)
Colloqualism
117.
A CONCISE STATEMENT DESIGNED TO MAKE A POINT OR ILLUSTRATE A COMMONLY HELD BELIEF
a)
ANAPHORA
b)
APOSTROPHE
c)
CANON
d)
APHORISM
118.
THE SENSE EXPRESSED BY THE TONE OF VOICE OR THE MOOD OF A PIECE OF WRITING; THE AUTHOR'S FEELINGS TOWARD HIS OR HER SUBJECT, CHARACTERS, EVENTS, OR THEME. 
a)
BEGGING THE QUESTION
b)
ATTITUDE
c)
ALLUSION
d)
APPEALS 
119.
RHETORICAL ARGUMENTS IN WHICH THE SPEAKER CLAIMS TO BE AN AUTHORITY OR EXPERT IN A FIELD, OR ATTEMPTS TO PLAY UPON THE EMOTIONS, OR APPEALS TO THE USE OF REASON
a)
ALLUSION
b)
BEGGING THE QUESTION
c)
CANON
d)
APPEALS
120.
Connotation is a word's ___________.
a)
synonym
b)
emotional meaning
c)
antonym
d)
Literal, dictionary definition.
121.
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
122.
A statement that does not logically flow with a conversation is called ______.
a)
sycophant
b)
non sequitur
c)
a diatribe
d)
pernicious
123.
3. I suppose that getting into a fistfight with the principal was a little bit out of line. This is an example of
a)
Understatement
b)
Hyperbole
124.

Allegory

a)

A scary lizard who lives in Florida

b)

A reference to a famous person, place or event.

c)

A story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for something else

d)

Parallel characters that contrast in one particular way.

125.

Satire

a)

A lyric poem that laments the dead

b)

A poem of a single speaker who expresses his thoughts and feelings.

c)

Literature about country life

d)

A style of writing that ridicules human weaknesses, vice or folly in order to promote social reform

126.
Alicia Keys:
She's just a girl, and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy, longer like a highway
a)
simile, allusion
b)
metaphor, alliteration
c)
irony, metaphor
d)
metaphor, simile
127.
NeYo:
Said I’m so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
irony
d)
metaphor
128.
Taylor Swift:
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
a)
Allusion
b)
Personification
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
129.

Katy Perry: Baby, you're a fireworkCome on let your colors burst.

a)

allusion, irony

b)

metaphor, imagery

c)

simile, imagery

d)

personification, allusion

130.
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping
a)
alliteration
b)
idiom
c)
imagery
d)
allusion