AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence

1. Question

   Which of the following indicates the subject and predicate of the first sentence?

   A.

   it becomes

   B.

   bands have connected

   C.

   they should declare

   D.

   respect requires

   E.

   Laws entitle

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: Which of the following indicates the subject and predicate of the first sentence?

2. Question

   In the second paragraph, which of the following phrases signals a rhetorical shift?

   A.

   “Prudence, indeed, will dictate...”

   B.

   “Such has been the patient sufferance...”

   C.

   “But when a long train of abuses...”

   D.

   “The history of the present King...”

   E.

   “That to secure these rights...”

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: In the second paragraph, which of the following phrases signals a rhetorical shift?

3. Question

   In the second paragraph, which of the following introduces a qualifier?

   A.

   “We hold these truths...”

   B.

   “That whenever any government...”

   C.

   “Prudence, indeed, will dictate...”

   D.

   “Such has been the patient sufferance...”

   E.

   “The history of the present King...”

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: In the second paragraph, which of the following introduces a qualifier?

4. Question

   The second paragraph includes each of the following EXCEPT

   A.

   personification

   B.

   parallelisms

   C.

   repetition

   D.

   similes

   E.

   opinion

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: The second paragraph includes each of the following EXCEPT

5. Question

   In the first two paragraphs (prior to the listing of “facts”), Jefferson appeals to each of the following values EXCEPT

   A.

   freedom

   B.

   security

   C.

   economy

   D.

   respect

   E.

   justice

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: In the first two paragraphs (prior to the listing of “facts”), Jefferson appeals to each of the following values EXCEPT

6. Question

   In the final sentence, Jefferson concludes the Declaration with a(n)

   A.

   compound sentence designed to convey an erudite attitude of gravity and seriousness

   B.

   definitive statement designed to anticipate objections from ambivalent supporters

   C.

   appeal to logos designed to convince those persuaded chiefly by cogent reason

   D.

   appeal to the audience through a qualification of a previously stated principle

   E.

   rhetorical parallelism moving from practical considerations to a lofty ideal

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: In the final sentence, Jefferson concludes the Declaration with a(n)

7. Question

   The speaker’s tone might best be described as

   A.

   relaxed and candid

   B.

   impassioned and authoritative

   C.

   complex and ambiguous

   D.

   provocative and sardonic

   E.

   polemical and pedantic

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: The speaker’s tone might best be described as

8. Question

   The speaker’s purpose in the entire document includes each of the following EXCEPT

   A.

   to describe and define a grave situation

   B.

   to explain the reasons for a serious undertaking

   C.

   to persuade the audience of the necessity for action

   D.

   to appeal to high principles and noble ideals

   E.

   to appeal to a nostalgic reverence for past institutions

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: The speaker’s purpose in the entire document includes each of the following EXCEPT

9. Question

   With the phrases “respect . . . requires” (par. 5), “Prudence . . . will dictate” (par. 6), and “experience hath shewn” (par. 6), Jefferson appeals in order to which of the following series of values?

   A.

   honor, care, trust

   B.

   justice, morality, capability

   C.

   security, equality, liberty

   D.

   honesty, consent, tolerance

   E.

   condescension, reluctance, integrity

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence: With the phrases “respect . . . requires” (par. 5), “Prudence . . . will dictate” (par. 6), and “experience hath shewn” (par. 6), Jefferson appeals in order to which of the following series of values?