Free AP English Language and Composition Close Reading Practice Test

Question 1

The easiest way to sum up this text is as

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satirical

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scientific

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forthright

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humanitarian

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sadistic

Question 2

The author uses questionable sources in the first, second, and fourth paragraphs.

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arguments from authority

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appeals to ignorance

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similes

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extended metaphors

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ad hominem arguments

Question 3

Line 13, "Probationers," refers to

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children learning how to steal

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children on probation

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adults on probation

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apprentices working at a trade

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young artists

Question 4

Because of this, the statement in lines 24-26 that reads, "the charge of nutriment and rags having been at least four times that value," is funny

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rags is unexpected diction

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food was relatively cheap at that time

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we don't know who is being charged

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rags could be found free

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four times is a hyperbole

Question 5

Line 35's "fricassee" is unmistakably a Fricative (n)

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dish

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place

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master

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animal

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children on probation

Question 6

In lines 36 to 44, the author uses the typical rhetorical device of

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process analysis

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analogy

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cause and effect

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deductive reasoning

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example

Question 7

Lines 47–48's statement, "always advise the mother to let them suck abundantly in the last month," furthers the parallel between the kids and

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animals raised for slaughter

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poor and ruthless parents

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savages

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properly nourished mammals

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the poor treatment of animals

Question 8

"Dear" in line 58 means

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expensive

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unhealthy

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sweet

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cherished

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unforgettable

Question 9

"devoured" (line 60) is a suitable word in this situation because

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it fits both figuratively and literally

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it is appropriate only literally

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it reveals the author's point of view

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it is indicative of the landlords' plight

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it works as a sentimental appeal

Question 10

The author claims that the proposal

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benefits the rich in several ways

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makes good economic sense and helps the poor

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provides food for the needy and the rich, alike

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benefits everyone in many ways

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makes good economic sense but does not benefit the poor or rich