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AP COMP LANG

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This text can best be described as

a)

scientific

b)

satirical

c)

forthright

d)

humanitarian

e)

sadistic

2.

In the first, second, and fourth paragraphs, the author relies on dubious

a)

similes

b)

ad hominem arguments

c)

extended metaphors

d)

arguments from authority

e)

appeals to ignorance

3.

"Probationers" (line 13) are-

a)

children learning how to steal

b)

children on probation

c)

adults on probation

d)

apprentices working at a trade

e)

young artists

4.

The phrase "the charge of nutriment and rags having been at least four times that value" (lines 24-26) is humorous because

a)

food was relatively cheap at that time

b)

"four times" is a hyperbole

c)

rags could be found free

d)

we don't know who is being charged

e)

"rags" is unexpected diction

5.

The word "fricasse" (line 35) is a(n)-

a)

animal

b)

child

c)

dish

d)

place

e)

master

6.

How old is Puppy?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

7.

In lines 36-44 the author adopts the standard rhetorical pattern of-

a)

process analysis

b)

example

c)

cause and effect

d)

deductive reasoning

e)

analogy

8.

The phrase "always advising the mother to let the suck plentifully in the last month" (lines 47-48) extends the comparison between the children and-

a)

properly nourished mammals

b)

poor and ruthless parents

c)

animals raised for slaughter

d)

the poor treatment of animals

9.

In line 58, "dear" means

a)

expensive

b)

sweet

c)

cherished

d)

unforgettable

e)

unhealthy

10.

In context, "devoured" (line 60) is an effective word choice because

a)

it fits both figuratively and literally

b)

it is appropriate literally

c)

it is indicative of the landlord's plight

d)

it works as a sentimental appeal

e)

it reveals the author's point of view

11.

What do I NOT have a tattoo of?

a)

Mangonada

b)

Elote

c)

Hot Sauce

d)

Pizza

e)

Sushi

12.

According to the author, the proposal

a)

makes good economic sense and helps the poor

b)

provides food for the needy and the rich, alike

c)

makes good economic sense, but does not benefit the community

d)

benefits the rich in several ways

e)

benefits everyone in many ways

13.

Those ASPCA commercials with the abused dogs rely heavily on-

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

14.

4/5 first time moms use Gerber

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

15.

A student gives a speech praising the actions of MLK to justify celebrating Martin Luther King Day.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

16.

Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack

a)

Strawman

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Appeal to Nature

d)

Red Herring

17.

Claiming that if A happens, then Z will happen

a)

Ad Hoc

b)

Fallacy

c)

Slippery Slope

d)

Ad Hominem

18.

Attacking an opponent's character/personal traits in an attempt to undermine their argument.

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Ad Hoc

c)

Appeal to Authority

d)

Strawman

19.

Appealing to the masses for validation.

a)

Appeal to Authority

b)

Natural Fallacy

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Red Herring

20.

What is it called when a writer reveals a personal story to prove their point

(a)  

21.

What should Rosen dress as for Halloween.

4 lines
22.

Go ahead... draw my costume on me...

23.

Aw! That picture was taken on my birthday last year!! What day was it taken on?

a)

October 13

b)

October 24

c)

November 7

d)

November 13

e)

November 17