AP Language and Composition Test Prep 1

What is the key to performing well on both the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the AP English Language and Composition exam?

• Mastering interconnected skills such as reading, analyzing, and constructing arguments

• Memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules

• Practicing essay writing daily

• Studying past exam papers extensively

What is 'exigence' in the context of the rhetorical situation?

• The specific occasion or problem prompting the writer to speak or write

• The intended audience of the message

• The writer's purpose in creating the text

• The cultural environment surrounding the text

Which of the following is NOT a type of claim discussed in the passage?

• Claims of Fact

• Claims of Value

• Claims of Policy

• Claims of Emotion

What does 'diction' refer to in analyzing style?

• Word choice

• Sentence structure

• Use of imagery

• Logical progression of ideas

Which of the following is a task in the Free-Response Section of the AP English Language and Composition exam?

• Synthesis Essay

• Multiple-Choice Questions

• Vocabulary Test

• Grammar Correction

What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?

• To create coherence and guide the reader smoothly between ideas

• To introduce new vocabulary

• To provide evidence for claims

• To summarize the main points

What is the role of 'commentary' in constructing arguments?

• Explaining the connection between evidence and claims

• Introducing new claims

• Providing statistical data

• Summarizing the argument