FREE AP English Language and Composition Argumentation Practice Test
Which of the following tactics does the author claim men use to promote their stance on women's equality in paragraph 2?
The question calls for the student to be knowledgeable about logical fallacies and reasoning techniques. Gilman outlines the syllogism men employ to prevent women from voting: Those who battle may cast ballots. Women don't fight. Women are thus not allowed to vote. It is assumed that "they" are males. Both the first and second premises are untrue. Because of this, the conclusion is false.
The author utilizes quotation marks to indicate a direct quotation as well as
The majority of readers assume that quotations are employed to denote a direct quotation or certain works' names. These punctuation marks can also be used in other situations. One is to trigger particular words or phrases that other people use in a particular circumstance. Here, Gilman makes a clear allusion to the language used by society's male leaders.
The passage's tone is best characterized as
Keep in mind that your response must be complete and accurate. Only option C offers two accurate descriptors of the style.
In sentences 4, 5, and 6, "it" exclusively refers to
It's fascinating to consider how this pronoun is used in singular. Every time, "it" alludes to "fighting," confirming the author's unwavering attention to the central issue.
Which of the following sentences doesn't use parallel structure examples?
Every AP Comp student has to understand parallel organization and be able to spot it in written work. The structure and/or diction of paragraph 6 do not repeat themselves, as can be seen by carefully reading it.
The best way to characterize the passage's tone is
The author must adopt a stance on a topic because this is an argumentative choice. As a result, the options "ambivalent" and "indifferent" are instantly disregarded. You may see that "reverent" and "condescending" are equally improper if you consider the diction of the piece.
One can infer from literary hints that "androcentric" most likely denotes
Both attentive reading and vocabulary are required for this question. A mindset that wants to keep women out of politics is alluded to in paragraph 8. Therefore, any political participation must be dominated by men.
The author claims that men believe the main goal of government should be
The ranking Gilman presents as the male-centered priorities can be seen if you carefully read the second paragraph. Fighting and the capacity to kill are the only two that are prioritized over the others. Therefore, C is the only viable option.
The passage's primary goal for the author is to
Although Gilman discusses all of the options in the chapter, she uses facts from options C, D, E, and B to prove that a man-managed nation is an imperfect culture.
It's likely that RFK's speech was primarily intended to
Although RFK informs the audience of King's passing and briefly requests their prayers for his family, the speech does NOT center on offering condolences. King's accomplishments aren't really mentioned or lauded. Kennedy repeatedly emphasizes the need for harmony, insight, and compassion throughout his address.
Gilman predominantly use which of the following rhetorical devices (techniques/modes of discourse) to present her argument?
You cannot avoid the cause-and-effect sequencing throughout the passage if you properly read it. Look at sentences 2, 3, 4, 6, and the final one. Although an author may employ a variety of strategies in a single piece, only one will stand out, and that tactic will serve to forward the author's objectives.
Which of the following paragraphs' opening words marks the transition of the argument from a discussion of war to a discussion of politics?
According to syntax, the words "Similarly in politics" signify that a comparison is being made between the past and the present. Nothing else accomplishes this.
Which of the following does RFK employ to stop his remarks from inciting violence?
I. constantly repeating King's name and his desire for unity between races
II. an ethical appeal based on the power of religion
III. emphasizing a common bond to show the connection between himself and his audience
You will benefit from paying great attention to the preceding questions in order to answer this one. You can see that every option was mentioned in them.
The phrase "increasingly injurious as society advances" is supported by all of the following, with the exception of:
The paragraph makes a point of criticizing the combative nature of politics in a male-dominated society and highlighting the outcomes of mixing politics and warfare, therefore the question calls for specifics to back up the notion that aggression is bad for society. E is the only option that does not support this notion.
An example is provided in paragraph 5 of
The context for this statement comes from RFK's comparison of his predicament to that of his brother, John F. Kennedy, who was also assassinated. No other options are available.
The best way to sum up the speech's tone is
A is the only viable option when taking into account the requirement that both portions of the response be supported in the text. All other options are either unsupported or go against the speech's overall goal.