AP Lang Set 2.1 Terminology Quiz Crossword
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1) P.G. Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster stories rely heavily on _____. Bertie Wooster is a wealthy, clueless, and perpetually bewildered aristocrat, while Jeeves is his impeccably mannered and extraordinarily intelligent valet. The contrast between their personalities and the exaggeration of their respective traits creates a constant source of humor.
Consider this brief example: “Reginald was, to put it mildly, absentminded. He once attempted to pay for a haircut with a turnip and genuinely wondered why the barber seemed displeased.” This small excerpt employs exaggeration to create a comedic effect, a character so absentminded he offers a vegetable as payment.2) “Look, I ain’t gonna lie, this situation is a mess,” said the detective, leaning back in his chair.4) Example 1: Describing a house
Option A: “The house was old and dilapidated.” (Conveys a negative, run-down impression)
Option B: “The house was antique and weathered.” (Suggests age and character, potentially with a sense of charm)
Both describe a similar physical state, but the word choices create different emotional responses.5) Consider the word “bright.”
“The sun was bright.” ___: emitting a lot of light.
“She was a bright student.” ___: intelligent, quick‑witted.6) Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 (“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”)
Shakespeare launches with a direct comparison, and then spends the rest of the sonnet elaborating on it. He acknowledges the flaws of summer, its brevity and susceptibility to harsh weather, and contrasts them with the eternal beauty of the subject of the poem. Summer is the vehicle; the beloved is the tenor. The ground is the beauty and vibrancy associated with both, and the poem’s extended exploration demonstrates how the beloved’s beauty transcends the limitations of nature. The poet isn’t just saying the person is pretty; he’s arguing that their beauty is lasting and immutable, unlike the fleeting beauty of summer.10) Comparing Grief to a Dense Forest
Let’s create a ___ to illustrate the process:
“Grief is a forest, impossibly dense. Sunlight struggles to pierce the canopy of sorrow, leaving the undergrowth of memory perpetually damp and shadowed. Each tree is a lost moment, its rings marking the passing years of pain. The path forward is overgrown with thorns of regret, and every step is fraught with the danger of stumbling. Sometimes, a clearing offers a brief respite, a glimpse of hope, but the forest always closes in again. Even the birdsong feels muted, as if the very air is heavy with sadness. The only way through is to push forward, knowing the forest stretches endlessly, yet hoping for a distant edge, a promise of light.”11) Comparing Grief to a Dense Forest
Let’s create a ___ to illustrate the process:
“Grief is a forest, impossibly dense. Sunlight struggles to pierce the canopy of sorrow, leaving the undergrowth of memory perpetually damp and shadowed. Each tree is a lost moment, its rings marking the passing years of pain. The path forward is overgrown with thorns of regret, and every step is fraught with the danger of stumbling. Sometimes, a clearing offers a brief respite, a glimpse of hope, but the forest always closes in again. Even the birdsong feels muted, as if the very air is heavy with sadness. The only way through is to push forward, knowing the forest stretches endlessly, yet hoping for a distant edge, a promise of light.” |
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2) For instance, the word “home” usually carries positive ___. However, in the phrase “He went home to an empty house,” the ___ shifts. The emptiness introduces a sense of sadness and loneliness, altering how we perceive “home."3) In subtle ___, the lesson is present but woven into the fabric of the story. It’s implied rather than explicitly stated. The reader infers the lesson through the characters’ actions and the consequences they face. Think of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. While a compelling love story and gothic novel, it subtly champions themes of female independence and moral integrity. The message isn’t preached, but emerges organically through Jane’s journey.
5) In subtle ___, the lesson is present but woven into the fabric of the story. It’s implied rather than explicitly stated. The reader infers the lesson through the characters’ actions and the consequences they face. Think of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. While a compelling love story and gothic novel, it subtly champions themes of female independence and moral integrity. The message isn’t preached, but emerges organically through Jane’s journey.
7) Consider the word “bright.”
“The sun was bright.” ___: emitting a lot of light.
“She was a bright student.” ___: intelligent, quick‑witted.8) P.G. Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster stories rely heavily on _____. Bertie Wooster is a wealthy, clueless, and perpetually bewildered aristocrat, while Jeeves is his impeccably mannered and extraordinarily intelligent valet. The contrast between their personalities and the exaggeration of their respective traits creates a constant source of humor.
Consider this brief example: “Reginald was, to put it mildly, absentminded. He once attempted to pay for a haircut with a turnip and genuinely wondered why the barber seemed displeased.” This small excerpt employs exaggeration to create a comedic effect, a character so absentminded he offers a vegetable as payment.9) “Look, I ain’t gonna lie, this situation is a mess,” said the detective, leaning back in his chair.11) For instance, the word “home” usually carries positive ___. However, in the phrase “He went home to an empty house,” the ___ shifts. The emptiness introduces a sense of sadness and loneliness, altering how we perceive “home."12) Although it was late, we decided to watch a movie.13) Consider how George Orwell, in 1984, used ___ like “Ministry of Truth” (for propaganda) and “Ministry of Peace” (for war) to illustrate the manipulative power of language. |
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