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WorksheetsAP Lang Sem 2 Week 2 Vocab Abortive
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which definition best matches abortive (adj.)?
failing to produce intended result
showing calm persistence
done with careful planning
causing deliberate improvement
Modify (tv) most nearly means what?
to praise openly
to remove entirely
to delay indefinitely
to change slightly
Which is the best definition of accommodate (tv)?
to conceal facts
to oppose firmly
to criticize harshly
to provide help
Spontaneous (adj.) is best defined as
difficult to interpret
approved by authorities
restricted by custom
occurring without preplanning
Innate (adj.) most nearly means
inborn or natural
acquired by study
borrowed from others
planned in advance
Veneer (n) refers to
an abrasive cleaning tool
a thin surface layer
a flexible binding agent
a heavy interior frame
Myriad (adj.) most nearly means
select and exclusive
uniform and identical
rare and declining
countless or very many
Urbane (adj.) describes someone who is
polished and sophisticated
boisterous and loud
stubborn and rigid
naive and gullible
To crave (tv) means to
long for intensely
reject with scorn
question repeatedly
divide into parts
Irrelevant (adj.) most nearly means
partially misleading
extremely controversial
widely acknowledged
not connected to topic
To deem (iv) is to
judge or consider
borrow or lend
argue or dispute
record or archive
Inherent (adj.) describes qualities that are
taught and memorized
hidden and fabricated
loaned and temporary
built-in and essential
Buff (n) most commonly refers to a
rule or statute
flaw or defect
myth or legend
fan or enthusiast
To romp (iv) means to
play boisterously
argue bitterly
sleep soundly
travel cautiously
Latent (adj.) refers to something
present but hidden
loud and obvious
false and proven
quick and fleeting
Tortuous (adj.) most nearly means
strictly regulated
entirely dishonest
easy to follow
full of twists
Itinerant (adj.) describes someone who is
avoiding public attention
arguing for social change
traveling from place to place, possibly homeless
studying ancient texts
Peregrination (n) is best defined as
formal debate or trial
long journey or travel
sudden decision change
careful budget revision
Conjugal (adj.) relates to
childhood education
marriage or spouses
religious ceremonies
criminal law codes
A barometer (n) is used to measure
atmospheric pressure
mineral hardness
electrical current
sound wave length
Which meaning best matches the Greek root phono-?
sound or voice related
time or sequence
life or living things
light or brightness
The root phil- most nearly means what?
hand or manual skill
fear or aversion
truth or correctness
love or strong affinity
In English morphology, the suffix -ist typically indicates which role?
a place of origin
the act or process
the state or condition
a person who practices
Choose the best meaning for the suffix -osis when forming nouns.
time interval
agent performing
small diminutive
abnormal condition
Select the sentence that applies luc- accurately in a syntactic context.
Her lucid explanation made the complex idea clear
Their philology club feared ancient languages deeply
The phonic athlete trained by lifting brighter weights
The osis runner practiced loving music daily
For the Rhetorical Analysis essay, the thesis usually
Answers the abstract question in the prompt
Addresses the author's purpose
Summarizes the rhetorical situation
All of the above
The introduction of the Rhetorical Analysis essay should
Discuss the rhetorical situation
Address the abstract question in the prompt
Discuss the main rhetorical strategies or "moves" the author utilizes
All of the above
The body paragraphs of the Rhetorical analysis essay must include
Assertion; Definition; Analysis
Textual evidence; Summary; Analysis
Assertion; Textual evidence; Analysis
Assertion; Textual evidence; Opinion
Why is it important to consider the speaker's background and credibility in rhetorical analysis?
To understand the speaker's favorite color and hobbies.
To waste time and make the analysis more complicated.
To ignore the speaker's background and credibility.
To determine the speaker's expertise, biases, and potential motivations.
What are some strategies for analyzing the speaker's tone in a rhetorical analysis?
Examining the choice of words and language used, considering the speaker's attitude and emotions conveyed, evaluating the use of rhetorical devices and techniques, and analyzing the overall message and purpose of the speech or text.
Focusing on the speaker's physical appearance and body language
Ignoring the choice of words and language used
Analyzing the speaker's personal background and experiences
Which of the following statements is an example of ethos?
"Our product is the best because it is made with the highest quality materials."
"As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment is safe."
"If you don't act now, you might regret it later."
"Statistics show that 90% of people who use this product are satisfied."
Which of the following statements is an example of pathos?
"Our product is the best because it is made with the highest quality materials."
"As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment is safe."
"If you don't act now, you might regret it later."
"Statistics show that 90% of people who use this product are satisfied."
Which of the following statements is an example of logos?
"Our product is the best because it is made with the highest quality materials."
"As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment is safe."
"If you don't act now, you might regret it later."
"Statistics show that 90% of people who use this product are satisfied."
Identify the type of argument in the following statement: "The CEO of the company endorses this product."
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
None of the above
Identify the type of argument in the following statement: "This charity needs your help to save lives."
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
None of the above
Identify the type of argument in the following statement: "Research shows that students who study regularly perform better in exams."
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
None of the above
A commercial boasts that "80% of board-certified orthodontists recommend our product to reduce gingivitis and cavities." This represents which 2 rhetorical appeals?
Pathos and Logos
Logos and Ethos
Ethos and Pathos
There are no rhetorical appeals
Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?
Hook
Claim
Summarize the Issue
Evidence
The purpose of the argument essay is to__________.
Develop a convincing argument with sound reasoning and support.
Formulate one's argument based on past experiences, readings, or observations
Provide a concession and rebuttal
Never demonstrating critical thinking or nuance will be sufficient
