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AP Lang Semester 1 Exam

Total questions: 162

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Describes how an author uses language to get the point across

a)

style

b)

tone

c)

rhetoric

d)

syntax

2.

Involves the use of generalization to draw a conclusion about a specific case

a)

connotation

b)

induction

c)

deduction

d)

denotation

3.

Stance revealed by the style/tone of the writing

a)

point of view

b)

rhetoric

c)

connotation

d)

syntax

4.

A word's primary of literal significance

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

c)

induction

d)

deduction

5.

The cultural meaning of a word

a)

induction

b)

deduction

c)

connotation

d)

denotation

6.

Ordering of words in a sentence

a)

style

b)

diction

c)

rhetoric

d)

syntax

7.

Process in which specific examples are used to reach a general conclusion

a)

deduction

b)

induction

c)

connotation

d)

denotation

8.

Attitude, mood, or sentiments revealed by the style

a)

style

b)

tone

c)

synthesis

d)

rhetoric

9.

Combination of ideas to form a theory or system

a)

synthesis

b)

syntax

c)

rhetoric

d)

deduction

10.

Stylistic devices used by the author to appeal to the audience

a)

rhetoric

b)

style

c)

syntax

d)

synthesis

11.

The organizational pattern utilized:

a)

Example/Illustration

b)

Classification

c)

Comparison/Contrast

d)

Cause/Effect

e)

Description

12.

As used in line 3, the term faculties most clearly means:

a)

ineptitude

b)

peculiarity

c)

antipathy

d)

adroitness

13.

Which best describes the rhetorical function of lines 27-29?

a)

concrete detail of how lower and higher mammals have stark contrasts in their thinking

b)

unique example meant to fortify author's connection between "upper" and "lower" mammals

c)

snapshot of research contrary to the author's

d)

statement meant to specifically support claims of 15-17

14.

Organizational pattern utilized is:

a)

Example/Illustration

b)

Classification

c)

Comparison/Contrast

d)

Cause/Effect

e)

Description

15.

Organizational pattern utilized is:

a)

Example/Illustration

b)

Classification

c)

Comparison/Contrast

d)

Cause/Effect

e)

Description

16.

Tone of passage can best be described as:

a)

morbid

b)

conversational

c)

blaise

d)

persuasive

17.

Organizational pattern utilized is:

a)

Example/Illustration

b)

Classification

c)

Comparison/Contrast

d)

Cause/Effect

e)

Description

18.

Best synonym for the term "hewn" in line 7 is:

a)

cleaved

b)

pruned

c)

carved

d)

broken

19.

Organizational pattern utilized is:

a)

Example/Illustration

b)

Classification

c)

Comparison/Contrast

d)

Cause/Effect

e)

Narration

20.

Author's voice is best characterized as:

a)

first person / reflective

b)

third person / reflective

c)

first person / regretful

d)

third person / regretful

21.

The word "filial" is used to relate to:

a)

author's grief at start of the war

b)

author's strong commitment to family after the war

c)

author's weakened sense of duty and love after war

d)

void left by the death of the author's father

22.

A jury calling on a renowned psychiatrist to testify in court would be the appeal known as:

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

23.

A political ad showing images of war and destruction would be appealing the audience's

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

24.

A student presenting documents research to support a claim is utilizing this appeal:

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

25.

A defense attorney whose defense is based on the lonely/unhappy childhood of the client is appealing to the ____ of jury members

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

26.

Describes the variety and conventions of language-based communication

a)

rhetorical modes

b)

logical fallacy

c)

circumlocution

d)

connotation

e)

denotation

27.

"Talking around a subject"

a)

rhetorical modes

b)

circumlocution

c)

syntax

d)

logical fallacy

28.

The ordering of words in a sentence

a)

syntax

b)

rhetorical modes

c)

denotation

d)

connotation

e)

circumlocution

29.

An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid

a)

rhetorical mode

b)

circumlocution

c)

logical fallacy

d)

denotation

e)

connotation

30.

The literal meaning of a word

a)

rhetorical mode

b)

syntax

c)

connotation

d)

denotation

31.

The cultural meaning of a word that is largely decided by context

a)

rhetorical modes

b)

syntax

c)

connotation

d)

denotation

e)

circumlocution

32.

When Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump's immigration policy is disastrous because he is a cruel person:

a)

Red Herring

b)

Non-sequiter

c)

Ad Hominem

d)

Scare Tactics

33.

Brad Pitt claims that his potential addiction to drugs/alcohol, and of other stars, is in no way, shape, or form a potential reason for their divorces

a)

Hasty generalization

b)

Faulty casuality

c)

Equivocation

d)

False Authority

34.

"If you really wanted to score a five on the AP Lang exam, then you wouldn't spend so much time on your AP Lit work"

a)

Non-sequitur

b)

Scare Tactics

c)

Strawman Argument

d)

Hasty generalization

35.

"If you really need a character reference for me, you should call my grandmother. I can vouch for her."

a)

Equivocation

b)

Begging the Question

c)

Slippery Slope

d)

Faulty Analogy

36.

Supporters of Bernie Sanders, a social reformer, must all be socialists poised to abolish private property in the US

a)

Slippery Slope

b)

Strawman Argument

c)

Red Herring

d)

False Dichotomy

37.

An illogical, misleading comparison between two things

a)

False Dichotomy

b)

Faulty Casuality

c)

Faulty Analogy

d)

Appeal to Ignorance

38.

"If you choose to enroll in AP Lang, there is either an A in the class of failing miserably: there is nothing in between"

a)

False Dichotomy

b)

Faulty casuality

c)

Faulty analogy

d)

Appeal to Ignorance

39.

After Hillary Clinton attacks Donald Trump for his lack of ability to pay Federal taxes, Trump brings up Benghazi and challenges Clinton on her foreign policy miscues

a)

Hasty generalization

b)

Red herring

c)

Scare tactics

d)

Faulty casuality

40.

"Who knows whether Big Foot really exists? Thus, he does NOT exist."

a)

Begging the question

b)

Hasty generalization

c)

Slippery slope

d)

Appeal to ignorance

41.

"If the school doesn't put an end to cell phones in the classroom, pretty soon every student will be on their phones each hour and grades will plummet."

a)

False dichotomy

b)

Non-sequitur

c)

Slippery slope

d)

Hasty generalization

42.

"My friend Liam plays football, and he's a very smart person. Thus, all football players are extremely intelligent."

a)

False dichotomy

b)

Non-sequitur

c)

Slippery slope

d)

Hasty generalization

43.

"Ever since children became addicted to video games, there have been more school shootings. Video games are definitely to blame for this trend."

a)

False dichotomy

b)

Faulty casuality

c)

Faulty analogy

d)

Appeal to Ignorance

44.

Even though New York's "Stop and Frisk" policy was named unconstitutional, Trump said it wasn't unconstitutional, simply because he said so, and there is simply no questioning to what he says.

a)

Dogmatism

b)

Faulty casuality

c)

Faulty analogy

d)

Appeal to ignorance

45.
a)

Dogmatism

b)

Non-sequitur

c)

Faulty analogy

d)

Equivocation

46.

Who is the author?

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Hutcheson

d)

Plato

e)

Montesquieu

47.

What comparison is the author making?

a)

Of the spiritual awakening amongst non-believers

b)

Of the political revolution among supporters

c)

Among a debate between the good vs. evil in souls of men

d)

between the differences of being an educated leader

48.

Who is the author?

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Hutcheson

d)

Plato

e)

Montesquieu

49.

Who is the author?

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Hutcheson

d)

Plato

e)

Montesquieu

50.

As it is used, conceit most likely means:

a)

lie

b)

idea

c)

illusion

d)

creation

51.

Author?

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Hutcheson

d)

Plato

e)

Montesquieu

52.

Author?

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Hutcheson

d)

Plato

e)

Montesquieu

53.

"Diets," as referred to in the reading are:

a)

Eating habits/patterns

b)

Judicial proceedings

c)

Political meetings

d)

Religious tribunals

54.

Author?

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Hutcheson

d)

Plato

e)

Montesquieu

55.

"Sentiments," as it is used in the passage, most likely means

a)

wishes

b)

beliefs

c)

morals

d)

feelings

56.

We all knew he would think abortion is wrong! He's a priest!

a)

faulty casuality

b)

hasty generalization

c)

ad hominem

d)

false dichotomy

e)

dogmatism

57.

"We should have a car wash to raise money for Senior Prom. The three classes before us have all done it!"

a)

begging the question

b)

bandwagon appeal

c)

red herring

d)

scare tactics

e)

dogmatism

58.

The mill must be polluting the river because there has been a recent increase in bird deaths around there

a)

strawman argument

b)

appeal to ignorance

c)

faulty analogy

d)

non-sequitur

59.

The unintentional use of a word that resembles the word intended but has a very different meaning

a)

hyperbole

b)

syntax

c)

malapropism

d)

allegory

60.

A word's literal meaning

a)

syntax

b)

denotation

c)

connotation

d)

description

61.

One term is substituted for another term with which it is closely associated

a)

synecdoche

b)

malapropism

c)

metonymy

d)

hyperbole

62.

A use of irony to mock/convey contempt

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

satire

d)

sarcasm

63.

Authors carefully determine a word based on its context, as it will determine this:

a)

description

b)

analogy

c)

connotation

d)

syntax

64.

A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered to be too blunt

a)

euphemism

b)

malapropism

c)

metonymy

d)

synecdoche

65.

"My new car goes faster than the speed of light"

a)

malapropism

b)

syntax

c)

allegory

d)

hyperbole

66.

The Pelican being friends with the fish in the tanks in the dentist's office is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

satire

d)

sarcasm

67.

"Tell me pacifically what she said"

a)

malapropism

b)

syntax

c)

allegory

d)

hyperbole

68.

A narrative featuring Mr. Misery. with daughters named Hope, Faith, and Love might be categorized as a(n):

a)

satire

b)

analogy

c)

process analysis

d)

allegory

69.

Author?

a)

Steele

b)

Boswell

c)

Dryden

d)

Bacon

70.

In the preceding passage, the phrase "practice is not" is significant because it is an example archaic:

a)

hyperbole

b)

sarcasm

c)

denotation

d)

syntax

71.

In the passage, "Embaseth's" archaic meaning is an example of:

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

c)

syntax

d)

an analogy

72.

Author?

a)

Elizabeth I

b)

Jonathan Swift

c)

Sir Richard Steele

d)

John Donne

73.

In the passage, the author's use of "My blood" an example of:

a)

synecdoche

b)

malapropism

c)

metonymy

d)

hyperbole

74.

In the passage, "disport" most likely means

a)

pleasure

b)

humor

c)

duty

d)

honor

75.

Author?

a)

Locke

b)

Donne

c)

Addison

d)

Johnson

76.

Author?

a)

Swift

b)

Addison

c)

Donne

d)

Dryden

77.

Passage is an example of

a)

irony

b)

sarcasm

c)

malapropism

d)

satire

78.

A form of irony with the intent to injure:

a)

satire

b)

verbal irony

c)

situational irony

d)

sarcasm

79.

"Just as a caterpillar grows out of its cocoon, so we must grow out of our comfort zone"

a)

satire

b)

analogy

c)

process analysis

d)

allegory

80.

In Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio makes fun of the Nurse after she confuses words by saying "she will indite him to supper." This is an example of a(n):

a)

synecdoche

b)

malapropism

c)

metonymy

d)

hyperbole

81.

Author?

a)

Steele

b)

Johnson

c)

Dryden

d)

Addison

82.

The primary technique utilized is:

a)

process analysis

b)

description

c)

imagery

d)

verbal irony

83.

"For, as Homer tells us, that the blood of the gods is not real blood, but only something like it; so we found that the brain of a beau is not a real brain, but only something like it."

a)

satire

b)

analogy

c)

process analysis

d)

allegory

84.

Underlined portions are examples of:

a)

synecdoche

b)

malapropism

c)

metonymy

d)

hyperbole

85.

Author?

a)

Steele

b)

Johnson

c)

Dryden

d)

Addison

86.

"To be run through the body" is an example of a(n)

a)

euphemism

b)

malapropism

c)

metonymy

d)

synecdoche

87.

"Take thine face hence" from "Macbeth" is an example of

a)

euphemism

b)

malapropism

c)

metonymy

d)

synecdoche

88.

This is an example of:

a)

an analysis of court customs

b)

a satire of British footwear

c)

a study of British eccentricities

d)

a satire of the British court

e)

a nonsensical account of life at court

89.

Authors carefully determine a word based on its context, as it will determine this:

a)

description

b)

analogy

c)

connotation

d)

syntax

90.

A word's literal meaning

a)

syntax

b)

denotation

c)

connotation

d)

description

91.

One term is substituted for another term with which it is closely associated

a)

synecdoche

b)

malapropism

c)

metonymy

d)

hyperbole

92.

A narrative in which characters symbolize very specific ideas/concepts

a)

metaphor

b)

analogy

c)

imagery

d)

allegory

93.

"Passed away" instead of "died"

a)

epitaph

b)

epigram

c)

malapropism

d)

euphemism

94.

"Past away" instead of "passed away"

a)

epitaph

b)

epigram

c)

malapropism

d)

euphemism

95.

Prominent preacher during the "Great Awakening"

a)

Roger Williams

b)

Jonathan Edwards

c)

John Winthrop

d)

Patrick Henry

96.

Author of "Shall Liberty or Empire be Sought"

a)

William Bradford

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Roger Williams

d)

Anne Bradstreet

97.

A symbolic figure for the movement of "Rationalism"

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Philip Freneau

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

De Crevecoeur

98.

First Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

John Winthrop

d)

Roger Williams

99.

Wrote "What is an American?"

a)

William Bradford

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Anne Bradstreet

d)

De Crevecoeur

100.

Migrated to the Plymouth Colony on the Mayflower

a)

William Bradford

b)

Anne Bradstreet

c)

Philip Freneau

d)

Jonathan Edwards

101.

Rallied public support for rebellion against Great Britain

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Philip Freneau

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Thomas Paine

102.

Wrote "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

a)

Jonathan Edwards

b)

Philip Freneau

c)

Anne Bradstreet

d)

Patrick Henry

103.

Broke social norms as a prominent Puritan Writer in the American colonies

a)

William Bradford

b)

Anne Bradstreet

c)

John Winthrop

d)

Patrick Henry

104.

"Poet" of the American Revolution

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Philip Freneau

d)

Roger Williams

105.

Author?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

John Winthrop

c)

De Crevecoeur

d)

Philip Freneau

106.

As is used, ecclesiastical most nearly means

a)

royal

b)

religious

c)

rational

d)

democratic

107.

Author?

a)

Anne Bradstreet

b)

Philip Freneau

c)

Roger Williams

d)

John Winthrop

108.

As used, the best definition for "conscience" is:

a)

duties

b)

religious beliefs

c)

superego

d)

inner thoughts

109.

"On Eagle's Wings" is a very famous religious saying that is (a):

a)

metaphor

b)

synecdoche

c)

imagery

d)

metonymy

110.

Writing or speech that is meant to sound sincere or meaningful but is empty and rather meaningless is called:

a)

personification

b)

syntax

c)

epitaph

d)

bombast

111.

Author?

a)

Jonathan Edwards

b)

Roger Williams

c)

William Bradford

d)

John Winthrop

112.

"...the devil is waiting for them, hell is gaping for the, the flames gather and flash about them, and would fain lay hold on them..."

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

narration

d)

imagery

113.

"...hell is gaping for them, the flames gather and flash about them, and would fain lay hold on them, and swallow them up"

a)

simile

b)

synecdoche

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

114.

"The bow of God's wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God..."

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

narration

d)

imagery

115.

"...The wrath of God is like great waters that are dammed for the present; they increase more and more, and rise higher and higher, till an outlet is given; the longest stream is stopped..."

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

narration

d)

imagery

116.

Reason is greater that Spirituality/the Natural World

a)

Rationalism

b)

Puritanism

117.

Believed the church had drifted too far from the Bible

a)

Rationalism

b)

Puritanism

118.

Man can attain perfection through the application of science

a)

Rationalism

b)

Puritanism

119.

Believed in doing what the individual believes is morally correct

a)

Rationalism

b)

Puritanism

120.

The true nature of man is one of the depraved individual (Abby's Hobbes)

a)

Rationalism

b)

Puritanism

121.

God is just, God is supreme, God is NOT merciful.

a)

Rationalism

b)

Puritanism

122.

"Here Skugg

Lies snug,

As a bug

In a rug"


Author?

a)

Philip Freneau

b)

Anne Bradstreet

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Thomas Paine

123.

"Here Skugg

Lies snug,

As a bug

In a rug"


Preceding verse is:

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

verbal irony

d)

epitaph

124.

Arrangement of words to create well-formed sentences in a language is

a)

denotation

b)

syntax

c)

connotation

d)

narration

125.

The action or process of relating a story or sequence of events

a)

imagery

b)

allegory

c)

analogy

d)

narration

126.

Author?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

John Adams

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Benjamin Franklin

127.

Throughout the passage, the author utilizes:

a)

similes

b)

metaphors

c)

personification

d)

narration

128.

"...for though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire."

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

narration

129.

Author?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

John Adams

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Benjamin Franklin

130.

This excerpt is reflective of:

a)

Puritanism

b)

Rationalism

c)

Republicanism

d)

The Great Awakening

131.

The Rhetorical Mode utilized is:

a)

compare/contrast

b)

narration

c)

description

d)

definition

e)

cause/effect

132.

Author?

a)

Coleridge

b)

Wordsworth

c)

Lord Byron

d)

Hazlett

e)

DeQuincey

133.

"the first is a rudder; the second, an oar or a sail."

a)

synecdoche

b)

metaphor

c)

metonymy

d)

an allusion

e)

personification

134.

Discursive most nearly means:

a)

emotional

b)

spiritual

c)

logical

d)

social

e)

deeper

135.

How might the author define "power?"

a)

literature that causes a change in one's view of the world

b)

literature that leads to acquisition of new skills/trades

c)

literature that elicits great emotional response

d)

literature that transcends one beyond literal human experiences

e)

literature that is holy and sacred

136.

According to the author, the scripture never dealt with

a)

concrete facts and figures

b)

metaphorical associations

c)

matters of the heart

d)

what is good and just

e)

condescending lessons

137.

Author?

a)

Coleridge

b)

Wordsworth

c)

Lord Byron

d)

Hazlett

e)

DeQuincey

138.

Rhetorical Mode utilized:

a)

Narration

b)

compare/contrast

c)

classification

d)

definition

e)

cause/effect

139.

"It is different from that of other painters, as the skin is from a piece of white or red drapery thrown over it."

a)

synecdoche

b)

metaphor

c)

metonymy

d)

simile

e)

personification

140.

Based on the content, the author is most nearly a(n):

a)

artist

b)

critic

c)

satirist

d)

government official

e)

museum curator

141.

"... like the tones of Titian's pencil, leave a sting behind in the mind of the spectator."

a)

synecdoche

b)

metaphor

c)

metonymy

d)

an allusion

e)

personification

142.

Which are the "better" of the two races, according to the author?

a)

borrowers

b)

lenders

c)

authors

d)

vagabonds

e)

monarchs

143.

The subject of the writing is actually:

a)

money

b)

fashion

c)

art

d)

writing

e)

ideas

144.

Means of repetition is an example of:

a)

diction

b)

syntax

c)

style

d)

tone

e)

denotation

145.

Author employs this stylistic mode:

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

sarcasm

d)

satire

e)

synecdoche

146.

Rhetorical Mode?

a)

compare/contrast

b)

narration

c)

description

d)

definition

e)

cause/effect

147.

As used, periegesis most nearly means:

a)

victory

b)

defeat

c)

encounter

d)

region

e)

account

148.

Author?

a)

Shelley

b)

Hazlett

c)

Coleridge

d)

Wordsworth

e)

Lord Byron

149.

Best definition for requited:

a)

avenged

b)

aquitted

c)

recompensed

d)

required

e)

dignified

150.

Tone of poem:

a)

cautious patriotism

b)

hopeful reward

c)

bitter irony

d)

noble sacrifice

e)

dutiful allegiance

151.

Author?

a)

Shelley

b)

Hazlett

c)

Coleridge

d)

Wordsworth

e)

Lord Byron

152.

The "mud from a muddy spring" (line 3) references

a)

King of England

b)

King's sons

c)

King of France

d)

Ruling Class

e)

factory owners and wealthy

153.

Underlined technique (#23) utilized is:

a)

allusion

b)

assonance

c)

alliteration

d)

allegory

154.

The underlined "Golden and sanguine laws" pertain to:

a)

discriminatory policies

b)

religious laws of persecution

c)

laws to begin wars with other nations

d)

laws benefiting the dying King

e)

laws based on the acquisition of "gold" or wealth

155.

This is an example of

a)

allusion

b)

assonance

c)

alliteration

d)

allegory

156.

Author writes "Abel was a fine pastoral poet, and Cain a fine bloody poet" to establish which kind of tone?

a)

lighthearted

b)

whimsical

c)

informal

d)

serious

e)

biblical

157.

The "Sad Fellow" is

a)

Shakespeare himself

b)

author of the letter

c)

recipient of this letter

d)

any writer

e)

Milton

158.

Two or more words close to one another repeat the same vowel sound but start with different consonant sounds

a)

allusion

b)

assonance

c)

alliteration

d)

allegory

159.

Intended to teach, specifically in regards to morality

a)

allegory

b)

symbol

c)

didactic

d)

aesthetic

e)

abstract

160.

Concerned with beauty, or the appreciation thereof

a)

allegory

b)

symbol

c)

aesthetic

d)

didactic

e)

abstract

161.

Existing in thought or idea only

a)

allegory

b)

symbol

c)

aesthetic

d)

didactic

e)

abstract

162.

Repetition of similar first syllables

a)

allusion

b)

assonance

c)

alliteration

d)

allegory

e)

aesthetic