AP Practice Test: Video 5 Answers (25 Questions)

Question 1

A statement that appears contradictory but reveals a truth is a:

Accepted Answer

Paradox

Answer

A paradox seems self-contradictory yet expresses a deeper truth.

Question 2

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is a:

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

A metaphor equates two unlike things directly without comparison words.

Question 3

Deliberate understatement, often using negation, as in 'not bad at all,' is:

Accepted Answer

Litotes

Answer

Litotes expresses an idea by negating its opposite for understatement.

Question 4

The attitude a writer takes toward the subject is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Tone

Answer

Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Question 5

In a poem, the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words is called what?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Answer

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.