AP Terms Quiz #2

Match the rhetorical term to its correct definition:

• A short, personal story about a real or, sometimes, fictional event or experience, often used to make a point, illustrate a concept, or add interest and relatability to a narrative or discussion.

• Anecdote

• A reference to a person, place, event, or another passage of literature, without explicit identification.

• Parallelism

• A question that is asked merely for effect and does not expect a reply because the answer is assumed.

• Repetition

• The grammatical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity.

• Rhetorical Question

• A word, phrase, or structure is repeated for emphasis, clarity, or emotional effect.

• Allusion

Fill in the blank: The function of an allusion is to ... Authors assume that the readers will recognize the original sources and relate their meaning to the new context.

• create an implied association or bring the reader into a world of experience outside the limitations of the text itself

• provide a literal explanation of the text

• confuse the reader with unrelated information

• summarize the main plot of the story

Which rhetorical term is being used in the following example? 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'

• Allusion

• Parallelism

• Anecdote

• Repetition

Fill in the blank: The function of parallelism is to _________.

• act as an organizing force to attract the reader’s attention, add emphasis and organization, or simply provide a musical rhythm

• confuse the reader and disrupt the flow of writing

• eliminate all forms of repetition in a sentence

• focus solely on the use of metaphors in literature

Which rhetorical term is illustrated by the following example? 'The mother was very busy gathering the laundry, dusting the furniture, and washing the dishes.'

• Allusion

• Parallelism

• Anecdote

• Implication

Fill in the blank: A rhetorical question ___

• subtly influences the reader/audience to ponder the question and arrive at the desired answer on their own

• is always answered directly by the speaker

• requires a detailed factual response

• is used only in scientific writing

Which rhetorical term is being used in the following example? 'When I was in high school, I tried out for the basketball team four times and didn't make it. I almost gave up, but then I remembered a quote from Michael Jordan about how he failed many times before he succeeded. I kept practicing, and finally, on my fifth try, I made the team. That taught me that persistence is key.'

• Anecdote

• Repetition

• Implication

• Allusion

Fill in the blank: The function of repetition is to emphasize a central idea or theme, reinforce key points to make them more memorable, create rhythm or a sense of urgency, and appeal to emotion or build momentum in persuasive writing.

• emphasize a central idea or theme, reinforce key points to make them more memorable, create rhythm or a sense of urgency, and appeal to emotion or build momentum in persuasive writing

• introduce new characters and settings in a story

• provide statistical evidence to support an argument

• summarize the conclusion of a narrative

Which rhetorical term is being used in the following example? 'I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up... I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia... I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted...'

• Repetition

• Allusion

• Anecdote

• Rhetorical Question

Fill in the blank: Implication is when a writer ___.

• suggests or hints at something without stating it directly

• states everything explicitly and clearly

• asks direct questions to the reader

• summarizes the main points at the end