WorksheetsAP Language and Composition
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which words are synonymous with “obdurate”?
resistant, stubborn, inflexible
cooperative, agreeable, adaptable
passive, yielding, submissive
open-minded, receptive, willing
Choose the correct group of synonyms for “propitious”:
unlucky, unfavorable, unfortunate
questionable, uncertain, doubtful
neutral, insignificant, unimportant
favorable, auspicious, promising
Which group of words are synonymous with “sardonic”?
genuine, sincere, heartfelt
cutting, scornful, satirical
kind, uplifting, supportive
reserved, quiet, understated
What are the synonyms for “spurious”?
fake, counterfeit, false
real, authentic, legitimate
meaningless, irrelevant, trivial
dramatic, bold, ambitious
An anecdote is best described as:
A lengthy and detailed report
A personal and short story used to illustrate a point
A fictional narrative meant to entertain
A confusing and ambiguous statement
Incontrovertible evidence is:
Debatable and controversial
Subject to change and interpretation
Absolutely undeniable and indisputable
Superficial and unconvincing
Juxtaposition is the act of:
Combining similar items
Placing two contrasting things close together for comparison
Separating items into distinct categories
Ignoring differences between things
Superfluous information is:
Relevant and essential
Unnecessary and excessive
Concise and to the point
Mysterious and hard to understand
A state of torpor is characterized by:
High energy and enthusiasm
A sluggish and inactive state
Clear and focused thinking
Agitation and restlessness
Which group of words are synonyms for “anecdote”?
argument, debate, disagreement
tale, narrative, story
explanation, theory, hypothesis
critique, analysis, review
Select the group of synonyms for “coup”:
failure, blunder, misstep
uprising, overthrow, success
agreement, treaty, compromise
decision, judgment, ruling
Choose the correct group of synonyms for “incontrovertible”:
dubious, questionable, uncertain
unquestionable, undeniable, irrefutable
speculative, hypothetical, debatable
superficial, shallow, trivial
Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?
A) Anaphora
B) Epistrophe
C) Chiasmus
D) Metonymy
In the context of AP Language and Composition, what is the primary purpose of a rhetorical analysis essay?
A) To summarize the content of a text
B) To argue a personal opinion
C) To analyze how an author constructs an argument
D) To compare two different texts
Which of the following best describes the tone of a satirical piece?
A) Solemn and serious
B) Humorous and critical
C) Joyful and celebratory
D) Neutral and objective
