AP English Language Review

Cacophony is...

When a writer tries to induce logic or reasoning, this is known as...

When a writer appeals to someone's ethics or credibility on a subject, this is known as...

"The moon smiled down on us as we sat by the river" is an example of...

"The secretaries don't get paid as much as the suits" is an example of...

A pleasing arrangement of sounds is known as...

Saying "that was graceful" when someone falls is an example of...

The use of a quotation at the beginning of a work that hints at its theme is called an...

In grammar, a word or phrase to which the pronoun is referring is called a(n)...

Writing that is intended to instruct or educate is known as...

An author's way of using language to reflect his/her personality & attitude is known as...

"In the summer, the school is as hot as the sun!" is an example of...

"Asking a convicted bank robber to hold your purse is like asking a fox to guard the hen house"

"Wise fool" or "New antiques" are examples of...

"All cats purr. This animal is a cat. Therefore, this animal must purr" is an example of...

The explicit, literal meaning of a word is known as...

"Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more." This line is an example of:

The phrase "anfractuous rocks" is an example of...

When a person attacks an opponent instead of the opponents's ideas, this is called...

"The ship was crewed by 50 hands" is an example of...

The repetition of similar sounds, usually consonants, at the beginning of words.

The process of moving from a general rule to a specific example is called...

When a writer tries to evoke sympathy or compassion from the reader, this is known as...

The use of slang in writing is called...

"The crown carries many responsibilities" is an example of...