SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
AP English Language And Composition Basics
Start Test
Study First
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 humorous play on words
didactic
point of view
pun
qualify
2. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.
exposé
elliptical construction
fable
logos
3. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
bombast
synecdoche
connotation
antecedent
4. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
alliteration
archetype
diction
tone
5. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.
exposé
epithet
ad hominem
analogy
6. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.
climax
farce
simile
epigram
7. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
digression
style
syntax
elegy
8. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
rhetoric
argumentative essay
explication
syntax
9. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
frame
understatement
rhetorical strategies
theme
10. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence
denotation
circumlocation
argumentative essay
style
11. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature
conceit
aphorism
personification
bibliography
12. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.
pathos
expository
epithet
epigram
13. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer
allusion
metonymy
rhetorical question
ethos
14. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
allegory
ethos
sarcasm
pathos
15. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.
antithesis
climax
figurative language
bard
16. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.
elliptical construction
simile
syntax
archetype
17. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.
style
internal POV
red herring
active voice
18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph
description
topic sentence
euphemism
homily
19. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.
classical
apostrophe
circumlocation
epithet
20. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.
dénouement
refute
carpe diem
internal POV
21. An appeal based on logic or reason
adage
carpe diem
logos
description
22. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.
digression
figurative language
euphemism
refute
23. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
bibliography
qualify
ambiguity
paradox
24. (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.
synthesis essay
anachronism
climax
active voice
25. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.
satire
circumlocation
analogy
exegesis
26. A matter discussed in the first person has this
circumlocution
fantasy
internal POV
satire
27. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected
empathy
anachronism
diction
situational irony
28. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
carpe diem
antithesis
synecdoche
irony
29. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
classic
extended metaphor
metonymy
situational irony
30. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
malapropism
metonymy
antecedent
burlesque
31. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.
fallacy
internal POV
argumentation
concrete detail
32. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
rhetoric
description
classic
exposé
33. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.
belle-lettres
argumentative essay
dénouement
allegory
34. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombast
farce
conceit
exegesis
35. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.
aphorism
arch (adj.)
bibliography
fantasy
36. An observer uses this
deductive reasoning
bibliography
external POV
irony
37. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term
theme
pun
euphemism
inference
38. To prove a point or to persuade
satire
fallacy
external POV
argumentation
39. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
symbol
eponymous
burlesque
dénouement
40. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective
synecdoche
circumlocation
dénouement
rhetorical strategies
41. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.
homily
argumentative essay
arch (adj.)
bombast
42. A word to which a pronoun refers.
ambiguity
antecedent
pathos
conceit
43. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
harangue
simile
adage
assonance
44. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
aphorism
situational irony
ambiguity
bard
45. A term for the title character of a work of literature.
fantasy
apostrophe
rhetorical strategies
eponymous
46. The perspective from which a story is told
elliptical construction
point of view
personification
irony
47. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
elliptical construction
euphony
compound sentence
abstract
48. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.
synecdoche
farce
euphemism
imagery
49. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.
Apollonian
empathy
genre
internal POV
50. The interpretation or analysis of a text.
belle-lettres
metonymy
explication
elegy