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WorksheetsAP English Language Review
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
What is the "tone" of a text?
The feeling the passage evokes from the reader
The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
The time and place of the story
The summary of events in the story
My old computer kept running out of batteries. My new one is superior.
A. Sam was mortified when he was called to come up onstage during the assembly.
B. Sam was embarrassed when he was called to come up onstage during the assembly.
What is the following an example of?
“To err is human; to forgive divine.”
chiasmus
zeugma
epistrophe
antithesis
What is the following an example of?
In spite of heavy snow and cold temperatures, the game continued.
periodic sentence
loose sentence
anaphora
complex sentence
What is the following an example of?
He might consider paying the higher fees at a private university if the teacher/student ratio is small, the teachers are highly qualified, and the job placement rate is high.
polysyndeton
asyndeton
loose sentence
periodic sentence
What is the difference between an analogy and a simile?
An analogy is a comparison for an argument; a simile is a comparison for description
They're the same thing
An analogy is an explicit comparison; a simile is an implicit comparison
An analogy is a short story; a simile is a comparison
Which of the following illustrates deductive reasoning?
Which of the following illustrates inductive reasoning?
Which essays can you use personal examples and pronouns on?
Synthesis (FRQ 1)
Rhetorical Analysis (FRQ 2)
Argument (FRQ 3)
None
Which essays can you use second-person pronouns (you, your) on?
Synthesis (FRQ 1)
Rhetorical Analysis (FRQ 2)
Argument (FRQ 3)
None
"Oh he's so beautiful--such a beautiful disaster," sings Kelly Clarkson.
oxymoron
paradox
What purpose(s) do strategies like oxymoron, paradox, antithesis, and juxtaposition serve?
Compare
Contrast
Make the writing interesting
There is no purpose--it's just for fun.
Why might the author use the allusion referencing Romeo and Juliet?
Why might an author choose to use repetition?
They think the reader is dumb
To draw attention to an idea
To emphasize their point
Because they don't know how to write well
How many sources must you use in the synthesis essay in order to score higher than a 4?
At least 1
At least 2
At least 3
None
What are you analyzing in the rhetorical analysis essay?
Whether you agree or disagree with the author
Whether the author is effective
The tools/strategies the author uses to reach his/her audience
The tools/strategies the author uses to achieve his/her purpose
At the beginning of the AP English Language and Composition course, Yahya was confident that he would score an easy 4 overall on the exam. In July when he received his score, he was disappointed to learn that he had scored a 3. Which level of college preparedness did Yahya achieve?
Yahya would be well qualified for college.
Yahya would be minimally qualified for college.
Yahya would certainly be qualified for college.
Yahya was too disappointed, so he decided to postpone college.
Section One of the AP English Language and Composition exam is 60 minutes.
True
False
How many Multiple Choice Questions are on the AP English Language and Composition Exam?
45
55
60
40
At the beginning of the AP English Language and Composition course, Yahya was confident that he would score an easy 4 overall on the exam. In July when he received his score, he was disappointed to learn that he had scored a 3. Which level of college preparedness did Yahya achieve?
Yahya would be well qualified for college.
Yahya would be minimally qualified for college.
Yahya would certainly be qualified for college.
Yahya was too disappointed, so he decided to postpone college.
Section One of the AP English Language and Composition exam is 60 minutes.
True
False
Since it will not be possible to remember everything you read from an excerpt in Section One of the AP English Language and Composition exam, how will you keep track of what you read?
spend 5 minutes reading the passage
eliminate excerpts you can't remember
annotate and mark up the text
take a practice test before the exam
Which is practical advice from the test-makers to the test-takers?
Think critically
Annotate answer choices
keep a positive attitude
set goals and fulfill them
Which is NOT an essay assessed by AP College Board AP English Language and Composition exam?
Persuasive argument essay
Research Documented Essay
Synthesis essay
Argumentative essay
What do AP Scorers look on the AP English Language and Composition exam for from student writers?
perfect grammar
style and unique voice
complete subjects and predicates
eloquent language
What is the 8th part of speech?
preposition
conjunction
article
interjection
What is the purpose of the synthesis essay?
evaluate the writer's research gathering skills
AP College Board likes synthesis essays
judge the writer's ability to list ideas in a short period of time
examine the writer's skill to use several sources on the same topic
What does the initial question page of the AP English Language and Composition, Section Two read like?
Directions, Introduction, Assignment
Assignment, Introduction, Directions
Directions, Assignment, Introduction
Introduction, Directions, Assignment
On the AP Language and Composition exam, Multiple Choice Questions are always arranged from the easiest to the hardest.
True
False
Which quality is most important to a student's success on the AP English Language and Composition exam?
stamina
competitiveness
attitude
arrogance
Regarding the synthesis essay, which is one of the questions the writer needs to ask?
How should I use my 15 minute reading time?
What position -- pro/con -- does the author hold?
What if the scorers don't like my writing?
Should I present my own opinion?
What is rhetoric?
an argument
a speech
persuasion
all of the above
You cannot feel arrogant (about the exam), but you must feel you are capable of handling the test.
True
False
What's the difference in a rhetorical strategy and a rhetorical device?
a strategy is the choices a writer makes in his/her argument, whereas a device is the evidence the writer uses to back up his/her point
a strategy is what a writer does (verb) and is a broad category, whereas a device is things a writer uses (noun) that fall under the category of the strategy
a strategy is the purpose behind a persuasive text, whereas a device is anything the writer does to win over the audience
What is the difference in context and exigence?
Context is the time period a text is about whereas exigence is the time and location a speech occurs
Context is the rhetorical situation of a text whereas exigence is the event/situation that sparked a speaker to create a text
Context is the immediate reason a text is written whereas exigence is what was occurring within the past 5-10 years leading up to the text that might affect what goes on in the text
Context is what was occurring within the past 5-10 years leading up to the text that might affect what goes on in the text whereas exigence is the event/situation that sparked the writer/speaker to create the text at that moment in time
What are you analyzing in the rhetorical analysis essay?
whether the author is effective at persuading the audience
whether you agree or disagree with the author
the author's theme or purpose
the tools/strategies the author uses to present his/her message to the audience
One way to incorporate pathos or emotional persuasion in a speech is to
tell them how your background and skills relate to the topic you're discussing
use loaded words and descriptive imagery in your argument
interview people to use as proof
include research and credible websites
Which of the following would be a technique that BEST implements logos or logical persuasion?
using pictures of a hurt child
having someone credible who agrees with you
making people laugh
including research
You need to identify the “idea noun” the writer is hinting at early on in your reading of the text for essay #2. Why is it important to identify this “idea noun” early on?
So you can then begin searching for and labeling rhetorical choices that tie back or help to prove this idea noun
So you can create the message
So you can start writing the essay since you are timed at only 40 minutes
So you can go ahead and create your thesis
A writer generally has two purposes in the persuasive text presented on the rhetorical analysis essay. These two purposes are
the 1st has to do presenting the audience with background information on the topic and the 2nd has to do with persuading the audience to agree with him/her
the 1st has to do with informing and the 2nd has to do with a "call to action" as the writer presents something he wishes the audience to do or believe
the 1st has to do with persuading an audience, the 2nd has to do with informing them of the problem
When discussing an author's diction, you should. . .
analyze the writer's sentence lengths as he/she should include a variety of sentences
use an adjective to characterize the diction and identify patterns within the writer's word choices
not specifically describe it to keep it open to interpretation
also identify the tone created by the words
A writer’s “rhetorical choices” can include ______________ OR ____________
speech or letter
inform or persuade
strategies or devices
persuasive appeals or rhetorical situation
For essay #2 on the AP exam, you’ll be given a paragraph of background information and a persuasive text that can be in three different formats. What are these 3 formats?
editorial, speech, feature article
speech, letter, article
friendly letter, business letter, article
commencement, eulogy, political speech
What would differ about the audience for a letter versus a speech?
The audience for a letter would be more formal
The audience for a letter must always be specifically mentioned
The audience for a speech would be more broad and possibly be more than 1 person or group while the audience for a letter would be narrower
A speech can be written, published, or on tv
These are the means to persuade an audience in an argument: through logic (logos), emotion (pathos), and ethics (credibility).
tone
appeals
diction
rhetorical choices
What are some strategies/devices that you could write about regardless of the text you encounter on exam day?
Use of famous examples, imagery, use of unusual syntax
Allusion, juxtaposition, plain folks appeal
Figurative language, symbolism, comparisons
Contrast, emphasis, diction, appeals, organizational format
What 3 things must you do to score a 1 in Row A of the thesis?
Identify the writer’s idea noun and message
Create a one sentence thesis statement that answers the question in a 2.4 format
Respond to the prompt, have a defensible thesis that contains a claim, identify at least 2 rhetorical choices the writer makes
Restate the prompt, summarize the text, provide a concluding statement
What is literally meant by a “rhetorical analysis” essay?
Read and annotate a persuasive text
Breaking an effective persuasive text into parts
Being able to identify rhetorical strategies
Creating a 2.4 essay to analyze the writer’s theme
Which rhetorical strategy involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences?
Metaphor
Anaphora
Hyperbole
Irony
Identify the rhetorical device used when a writer appeals to the audience's emotions.
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Kairos
What is the primary purpose of using a counterargument in a persuasive essay?
To confuse the reader
To strengthen the writer's position by addressing opposing viewpoints
To introduce a new topic
To summarize the essay
Which of the following best describes the term "synthesis" in AP Language and Composition?
Arguing in favor of one side of an issue without acknowledgment of other viewpoints
Combining elements from different sources to form a coherent argument
Repeating the same point in different ways to emphasize it
Using complex vocabulary to impress the reader
What is an effective strategy for evaluating the strength of an argument?
Counting the number of arguments made
Assessing the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence provided
Determining the length of the argument
Checking the font size used in the argument
Which rhetorical strategy is primarily used to appeal to the audience's sense of logic and reasoning?
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Euphemism
In the context of crafting persuasive written arguments, what is the role of a thesis statement?
To provide a detailed summary of the document
To state the main argument or position of the writer clearly and concisely
To list all the sources that will be used in the argument
To entertain the reader with a humorous anecdote
What does it mean to "contextualize" an argument in a persuasive essay?
To argue against the main thesis
To provide background information that sets up the argument
To use complex vocabulary to describe the argument
To conclude the argument
Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?
What time is it?
Why should we care about global warming?
How do you solve this math problem?
What is the capital of France?
What is the effect of using parallel structure in persuasive writing?
It confuses the reader with inconsistent styles.
It emphasizes the arguments by using a similar pattern of words.
It weakens the argument by being too predictable.
It changes the topic of discussion frequently.
Identify the rhetorical device that uses deliberate exaggeration to make a point.
Metaphor
Understatement
Hyperbole
Simile
What is the primary function of using evidence from multiple sources in a synthesis essay?
To fill up space
To provide a variety of perspectives and strengthen the credibility of the argument
To repeat the same information for emphasis
To focus only on one viewpoint
Which technique is best suited for a writer who wants to establish credibility with their audience?
Using a casual, informal tone
Citing relevant and authoritative sources
Ignoring counterarguments
Focusing solely on emotional appeal
What is the impact of using a "call to action" in a persuasive essay?
It provides a summary of the essay's main points.
It may confuse the reader about the essay's goals.
It encourages the reader to act or think in a certain way after reading.
It detracts from the main argument by introducing new ideas.
How does the use of irony contribute to a persuasive argument?
It clarifies the argument by presenting facts straightforwardly.
It undermines the argument by confusing the audience.
It enhances the argument by highlighting contradictions or absurdities.
It distracts from the main argument by introducing unrelated humor.
What role does a concluding paragraph play in a persuasive essay?
To introduce new evidence and arguments.
To summarize the main points and reinforce the writer's position.
To provide detailed descriptions of each argument presented.
To list the sources used in the essay.
How does the use of metaphors enhance the persuasiveness of an argument?
By making the argument more confusing and abstract.
By providing clear, direct statements that are easy to understand.
By adding emotional depth and creating vivid imagery.
By presenting statistical data in a straightforward manner.
Which element is crucial for establishing ethos in persuasive writing?
Using a formal tone and complex vocabulary.
Demonstrating the writer's credibility and ethical character.
Focusing on emotional appeals to sway the audience.
Introducing contradictory viewpoints frequently.
How can a writer effectively integrate quotations into a persuasive essay?
By randomly placing quotes to fill space.
By using quotes that contradict the main argument.
By aligning quotes with the argument to strengthen credibility.
By using quotes from unrelated topics to broaden the discussion.
What role does pacing play in the effectiveness of a persuasive argument?
To ensure the argument is long and detailed.
To maintain reader interest and build suspense.
To confuse the reader with rapid topic changes.
To focus solely on factual data presentation.
The thesis statement would appear in the _________ paragraph of an argumentative essay.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
fourth
An argument essay is also known as a _________ essay.
persuasive
descriptive
fictional
biographical
In the body of the essay, the writer should present
a clear thesis
supporting evidence
opinions of others
biographical data
Which sentence best describes argument writing?
A. The author's personal opinion to persuade someone to do something.
B. Expressing a point of view on a subject and supporting it with evidence.
C. Main idea that you think of, and then back it up with your own beliefs.
D. When you tell the reader what he or she should do in a certain situation.
A counter-argument is:
A. When someone agrees with your argument.
B. When you address an opposing point of view and attempt to prove it wrong or weak.
C. A thesis statement explaining reasons.
D. Evidence used to back up a claim.
When you address the opposite side of an argument.
A. Claim
B. Evidence
C. Reasons
D. Transition
E. Counter-Argument
Facts, statistics, and authoritative opinions supporting the claim.
A. Claim
B. Evidence
C. Reasons
D. Transition
E. Counter-Argument
Do use "I believe" or "I think" when writing an argumentative essay.
True
False
Listing reasons is not enough. You also need to find specific evidence to support your reasons.
True
False
In a counterargument, the writer should prove why the other position is
Right
Wrong
Better
smarter
Which FRQ is the synthesis essay?
1
2
3
What is unique about the synthesis in comparison to the argument essay?
It is the exact same, only you are informing instead of arguing.
It’s similar. However, this FRQ provides sources to reference on the topic.
It’s similar, only you are arguing about a topic of your choice.
For the synthesis, you get to choose your argument.
What does the process of synthesizing entail? Choose the best answer.
Look at all the sources.
Use four sources
Assemble parts to create a new whole.
True or False: You should cite the sources you use.
True
False
Which of the following is not synthesizing?
Combining
Blending
Mixing
Summarizing
True or false: You should include a thesis statement.
True
False
True or False: You should find the longest possible quotation to include in your writing to show you know what you're talking about.
True
False
How many sources do the instructions say to use?
2, 3
3, 5
3, 4
2, 5
Bonus: How much reading time do you get, according to the instructions?
5 mins.
10 mins.
15 mins.
As long as you need.
