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AP Lang Review 8 Exam Questionsand Answers
Overall, the style of the passage is best described as - -E. Intellectual
- In the second sentence of the first paragraph, the author uses the phrases
"brightest blazes", "kindled", and "unexpected sparks" in order to - -A.
Emphasize the element of spontaneity in pleasure
- In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the author compares pleasure
with flowers to - -B. Reinforce the idea that unanticipated pleasures are the
most enjoyable ones
- In the second paragraph, the author's depiction of the "scheme of
merriment" most clearly conveys his - -D. Ironic perspective
- In the second sentence of the third paragraph, the author uses the clause
"which is expected" to advance which of the following claims about jesting? -
-B. In the absence of surprise, a witty remark loses much of its humorous
effect
- In the third sentence of the third paragraph, the phrase "however volatile"
primarily serves to - -E. Strengthen a claim by indicating that it applies even
to exceptional cases
- In the fourth and fifth paragraphs, the author most likely uses a "journey of
pleasure" as evidence for his argument because he assumes that the
intended audience - -A. Is familiar with the uncertainties endured by
travelers
- In the second and third sentences of the fifth paragraph ("He stops...
gradual explanation"), the author presents a humorous reversal that
emerges from an incongruity between the traveler's - -D. Desire to surprise
his friend and his failure to recognize him
- In the last sentence of the passage, the author uses the parenthetical
clause "though hope should always be deluded" primarily to - -B. Assert that
hope is important regardless of whether it comes to fruition
- The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion of sentence 1
(reproduced below), adjusting the punctuation as needed.
"Robots are no longer just the stuff of science fiction: increasingly intelligent
and humanlike, they interact with people in new and surprising ways."
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