AP Language

True or False: The AP Language and Composition Exam is comprised of two sections: Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions.

• True

• False

What is rhetoric?

• a toddler throwing a tantrum

• a promposal

• a sales associate upselling products

• the art of persuasion

• all of the above

Which of the following is NOT an AP style question?

• Rhetorical Organization

• Author's Purpose

• Footnotes

• Matching

True or False: For the synthesis essay, you must cite at least three sources.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the use of nuanced language in a text?

• Using complex vocabulary that few understand

• Choosing words that convey precise meanings and subtle differences

• Repeating the same words for emphasis

• Writing in a formal, academic tone

In analyzing rhetorical strategies, what does it mean to evaluate the "ethos" of a speaker?

• Assessing the logical content of the speech

• Judging the emotional impact of the speech

• Considering the speaker's credibility and ethical appeal

• Analyzing the timing and relevance of the speech

What is the purpose of AP Language?

• to earn a college credit

• to prepare for college writing

• to stress out students

• to get an easy A and raise your GPA

Which of the following essay types will you not be asked to compose on the AP exam?

• Synthesis

• Argument

• Rhetorical Analysis

• Description

Pick the term that matches the definition: an urgent need or demand, a spark

• Chiasmus

• Allusion

• Line of reasoning

• Exigence

What are the TWO sections you'll get in the AP exam? (SELECT TWO)

• Multiple Choice

• Short Answer (4 or less sentences)

• True/False Questions

• Free Response (Multi Paragraph Essays)

Answer explanation

The two sections are

MULTIPLE CHOICE

and

FREE RESPONSE