AP English Language Practice (Interactive)
AP — English Language Practice
10 auto-graded practice problems. Select an answer, submit, and review the explanation.
Rhetorical Analysis
A political speech begins: 'Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.' Which rhetorical device is most prominently used in this passage?
An author writes: 'The factory stood silent, its smokestacks cold as the workers' forgotten dreams.' This sentence primarily uses which literary device to create its effect?
In a persuasive essay, an author cites statistics from a peer-reviewed study, shares a personal anecdote about her own experience, and quotes a well-known expert in the field. Which three types of rhetorical appeal is the author primarily using?
An editorial argues: 'We must either invest in renewable energy now or face catastrophic climate consequences. There is no middle ground.' Which logical fallacy is most apparent in this reasoning?
Argument and Reasoning
Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement for an argumentative essay about social media\'s impact on democracy?
According to the Toulmin model of argumentation, which element connects the evidence (data) to the claim?
A debater argues: 'My opponent wants to abolish private property and give everyone the same house regardless of effort.' The opponent actually argued for increased progressive taxation. Which logical fallacy has the debater committed?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a concession in an argumentative essay?
Synthesis and Close Reading
When synthesising information from multiple sources in an essay, which approach best demonstrates independent thinking?
In a close reading of a passage, an author\'s word choice of 'meticulous' rather than 'careful' most likely suggests: