AP Sem Vocab Quiz 2

What does the term "context" refer to in the study of literature?

• The main character of a story

• The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea

• The plot of the story

• The author's biography

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes "conventions" in writing?

• The unique style of an author

• A way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity

• The use of metaphors and similes

• The length of a novel

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

What is a "counter argument"?

• An argument that supports the main thesis

• An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument

• A summary of the main points

• A conclusion drawn from evidence

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

How is "credibility" best defined?

• The ability to write persuasively

• The quality of being trusted and believed in

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The length of a document

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

What does "cross curricular" mean in an educational context?

• Focusing on a single subject

• Relating to or involving different courses offered by a school

• Teaching only mathematics and science

• Ignoring the arts in education

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of a "deductive" argument?

• All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

• The sun rises every morning. Therefore, it will rise tomorrow.

• Some birds can fly. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins can fly.

• It rained yesterday. It will rain today.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What is "evidence" in the context of an argument?

• A personal opinion

• The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid

• A rhetorical question

• A fictional story

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Which of the following is a "fallacy"?

• A logical conclusion

• A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument

• A proven fact

• A scientific theory

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

What is an "implication" in a discussion?

• A direct statement

• The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated

• A question posed to the audience

• A detailed explanation

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes an "inductive" reasoning process?

• Starting with a general law and applying it to specific cases

• Characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances

• Using a hypothesis to predict outcomes

• Drawing conclusions from a single example

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8