AP Lang and Comp

To earn at least two points in Row B, a student must provide ____ specific, relevant evidence and explain how ____ of the evidence relate to the student's argument.

• lots; some

• plenty; 2/3

• some; some

• several; several

To earn a 4 in Row B, it is ok for the student to simply restate the thesis, repeat provided information, and offer information irrelevant to the prompt?

• True

• False

How many points can a student earn in Row B if they do the following:

A)Provide specific evidence to support all claims in a line of reasoning.

AND COMMENTARY:

B) Consistently explain how the evidence supports a line of reasoning.

AND

C) Explain how multiple rhetorical choices in the passage contribute to the writer’s argument, purpose, or message.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following best describes the rhetorical function of the second sentence in the passage?

• It makes an appeal to authority.

• It restates the thesis of the passage.

• It expresses the causal relationship between morality and writing style.

• It provides a specific example for the preceding generalization.

• It presents a misconception that the author will correct.

Which of the following phrases does the author use to illustrate the notion of an unnatural and pretentious writing style?

• “unconnected, slipshod allusions’’ (line 7)

• “throw words together’’ (lines 8-9)

• “gabble on at a venture’’ (line 22)

• “get upon stilts’’ (lines 30-31)

• “pitch upon the very word’’ (line 34)

9. In lines 10-32 of the passage, the author uses an extended analogy between

• (A) language and morality

• (B) preaching and acting

• (C) writing and speaking

• (D) vulgar English and incorrect pronunciation

• (E) ordinary life and the theater

10. In line 17, “common speech’’ refers to (

• (A) metaphorical language

• (B) current slang

• (C) unaffected expression

• (D) regional dialect

• (E) impolite speech

Which of the following words is grammatically and thematically parallel to “tone’’ (line 21)?

• “solemnity’’ (line 21)

• “pulpit’’ (line 21)

• “stage-declamation’’ (line 21)

• “liberty’’ (line 22)

• “venture’’ (line 22)

In context, the expression “to pitch upon’’ (line 34) is best interpreted as having which of the following meanings?

• To suggest in a casual way

• To set a value on

• To put aside as if by throwing

• To utter glibly and insincerely

• To succeed in finding

The ability discussed in lines 35-38 is referred to elsewhere as which of the following?

• “theatrical cadence’’ (line 30)

• “foreign circumlocutions’’ (line 46)

• “fine tact’’ (line 51)

• “professional allusions’’ (lines 54-55)

• “universal force’’ (line 56)