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SAT-Prep Grammar/Rhetorical Device Review
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A review of SAT style grammar questions and rhetorical strategies, now with kitties!
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1
Which of the following is
NOT
proper usage of a
colon
?
to introduce a quotation
to introduce a list
to separate a noun from its verb in a sentence
to join an independent clause to an appositive
2
A dependent clause is:
a fully developed idea
an idea that can not stand alone
a clause that depends on others emotionally
an incomplete thought
3
A statement that is seemingly simultaneously both true and false is a/an:
analogy
irony
paradox
epiphany
4
Revise: Tom who cheated on his wife Daisy is the antagonist of the novel.
no error
Tom, who cheated on his wife, Daisy
Tom, who cheated on his wife Daisy,
Tom who cheated on his wife Daisy,
5
____________ refers to the author or speaker's attitude toward the subject being discussed.
mood
irony
diction
tone
6
The act of placing two works, concepts, or objects side by side for contrast is:
foil
allegory
juxtaposition
irony
7
The thesis statement of an SAT essay should include:
the author, title of work, theme, and style
the title of the work and the author
the title of the work and the theme
the theme and the style being analyzed
8
When authors refer to morality, religion, justice, or their own credibility, this is a/an:
emotional appeal
ethical appeal
spirtual appeal
moral appeal
9
Revise: Every single one of them passed their exams!
passed the exams
one of those
no error
passed his or her exams
10
An
independent clause
is:
a complete thought that stands on its own
an incomplete thought
an independent sentence who don't need no man
a complete thought that is followed by a dependent clause
11
Which of the following is a
comma splice
?
when a comma is placed before a coordinating conjunction
when two independent clauses are joined by a comma
when there are too many commas in a sentence
when a comma joins an independent and dependent clause
12
The purpose of a
conjunctive adverb
(however, nevertheless, although) is to:
demonstrate a relationship between independent clauses
connect an independent to a dependent clause
join two independent clauses
be confusing
13
Revise: I feel nervous about the SAT; however, I know I am well prepared.
SAT; and I knew I was well prepared
SAT; but I know
SAT; regardless, I know
no error
14
A
dependent clause
is also known as a/an:
fragment
incomplete sentence
clausal phrase
subordinated sentence
15
A sudden insight or realization by a narrator, character, or author in a work is a/an:
eulogy
motif
epiphany
nostalgia
16
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or clauses is:
apostrophe
parallel structure
syntax
anaphora
17
In a literary or rhetorical essay, the author's THEME refers to:
the primary literary device in the work
the most significant topic of the work
your opinion of the work's quality
the central meaning or message of the work
18
REVISE: The girl's boyfriend,
who was a coward
, was eventually chased out of town.
whom was a coward
no error
who is a coward
who were a coward
19
If an author uses facts, data, and statistics to support a claim, this is an example of:
a factual appeal
an ethical appeal
an emotional appeal
a logical appeal
20
REVISE: The cat, who you gave a treat to, is purring contentedly.
to whom you gave a treat
purred content
purred contentedly
no error
21
Revise: Because of the SAT, I was exempt from my English and Math exams!
I was excused from
The SAT was the cause that
english and math exams
no error
22
When authors focus specifically on the audience's feelings or sense of compassion, this is a:
logical appeal
emotional appeal
compassionate appeal
ethical appeal
23
Which of the following is
NOT
an example of a subordinating conjunction?
unless
although
until
furthermore
24
Which of the following is the primary use for a
semicolon
?
to combine a dependent and independent clause
to separate two independent but related clauses
to indicate a brief pause
to introduce a list
25
A brief personal story shared by the author or the character in a work is a/an:
anecdote
allusion
fun fact
flash back
26
A rhetorical question is used to demonstrate that:
the answer should be obvious
the audience should be ashamed
the audience should regret their choices
the audience should answer for their stance
27
______ refers to word choice that is appropriate to context and is carefully chosen for impact.
diction
irony
parallel structure
juxtaposition
28
His journey led him to London, England; Mumbai, India; Tokyo, Japan; and Belfast, Ireland.
His journey led him to:
no error
Tokyo, Japan and Belfast, Ireland
London, England, Mumbai, India, Tokyo, Japan, and Belfast
29
An
antecedent
is:
the gender and number of a pronoun
a protester who objects to cedents
the noun to which a pronoun refers
the clause that precedes a comma
