Test your basic knowledge |

AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






2. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






3. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






4. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






5. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






6. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






7. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






8. A comparison using like or as






9. A word to which a pronoun refers.






10. An observer uses this






11. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






12. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






13. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






14. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






15. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






16. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






17. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






18. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






19. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






20. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






21. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






22. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






23. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






24. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






25. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






26. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






27. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






28. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






29. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






30. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






31. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






32. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






33. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






34. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






35. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






36. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






37. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






38. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






39. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.






40. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






41. An idea that is implied or suggested






42. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






43. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






44. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






45. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






46. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






47. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






48. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






49. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






50. The manner in which something is expressed in words






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests