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1
Which of the following is the best definition for the word "engender"?
to create or produce
boys or girls
to threaten someone or something
to make an animal extinct
2
Is there a “guessing penalty” on the multiple-choice section of the exam?
Yes - guessing could hurt your score.
No - answer every question!
3
Do you need a conclusion in your essay to get an upper-level score on the test?
No
Yes
4
Which device-definition pair is incorrect??
Symploce-epistrophe + symploce
Anaphora-parallelism by repetition at beginning of sentences
Antithesis-lack of punctuation
Epistrophe-parallelism by repetition at end of sentences
5
In which essay is it appropriate to use personal pronouns??
Haiku
Argumentative
Rhetorical Analysis
Synthesis
6
Which most closely aligns with the meaning of the word "polemic"??
lengthy discourse
respectful diction
easily spreading or obtained
hostile, aggressive attack
7
What is an example of a metonymy?
Shakespeare wrote many plays that we still read today.
When you write an essay, your audience is your teacher.
The White House declared a statement last night.
The freshmen are reading Shakespeare.
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How many sources must be used in a synthesis essay??
3
6
5
4
9
When reading a question that mentions specific lines, should you...
re-read the question and areas before and after the quote
skip the question
re-read the section
answer the question
10
What kind of varied evidence could you include in your argumentative essay??
personal anecdote
literature
history
current events
11
Choose the BEST argumentative thesis about why Abraham Lincoln is the best president
Abraham Lincoln is the best president but he was not perfect
Richard Nixon is the best president because of his integrity
Abraham Lincoln is the best president because of his hat
Abraham Lincoln was a president.
12
What are the three parts of the rhetorical triangle??
Speaker-Audience-Occasion
Speaker-Audience-Subject
Audience-Rhetoric-Purpose
Purpose-Speaker-Tone
13
How many sources do you need per paragraph in your synthesis essay?
at least 2
at least 4
only 1
at least 3
14
Which of the following is the best definition for the word "prodigal"?
basic, boring
cheap, stingy
extravagant, wasteful
expensive
15
What is the denotation of an apple?
teacher's pet
a fruit we eat
good health
innovations (computers, iphones, etc.)
16
What is inductive reasoning??
Going from particulars to universals to draw a conclusion
Going from universals to particulars to draw a conclusion
17
Which is NOT an appropriate thesis for an essay??
Open thesis
Counterargument thesis
Ad hominem thesis
Closed thesis
18
Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?
If all birds fly, and Bob is a bird, then he must can fly.
It snowed last year, so it'll most likely snow this winter.
Those birds in the air can fly, so all birds can likely fly.
The fire alarm hasn't gone off, so it might go off today.
19
Should you use a counterargument in your Argumentative essay?
Yes
No
20
What is essential to include in your introduction for a rhetorical analysis??
SOAPStone
Evidence
Thesis
Counterargument
21
Which example properly uses juxtaposition??
Boom! Pow!
Her wretched beauty
Of the people, by the people, for the people
Ask not what your country can do for you, but what...
22
Which of the following should be avoided??
Ad hominem
False dilemma
Straw Man
Red herring
23
Which rhetorical appeal is (questionably) demonstrated here??
Speaker
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
24
When reading the multiple choice passages, should you...
summarize what the author is saying in your own words
rush
skim through
pay close attention to the wording
25
The use of sarcasm, irony, or ridicule to criticize something is:
epistrophe
fallacy
hyperbole
satire
26
What should you try to do in the conclusion of your rhetorical analysis essay?
finish with a rhetorical question
discuss if the author succeeded with their primary purpose
show how all the devices work together
you don't need a conclusion
27
Which device is controlled and affected by the author??
Tone
Mood
Syntax
Diction
28
Which of the following phrases represents a literary allusion?
"The strange Cyclopean scene"
"Situated under the Equator"
"The swell from the open pacific"
"The coast of America"
29
Which of the following is NOT good advice for a synthesis essay??
Always use quotes
Use 2 sources per paragraph minimum
Have at least 2 sentences of analysis after each quote
Paragraphs should revolve around main ideas, not evidence
30
Which is a periodic sentence??
Jenna ate a popsicle, although it was her 16th this morning
Jeff wore a hat.
The AP Lang class smelled like cheese.
Dawson, the tall, curly-haired Constitutional genius, fell.
