AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address

1. Question

   The first sentence of the Gettysburg Address serves which of the following purposes?

   A.

   It makes an assertion that will be qualified later.

   B.

   It forges a link with past events and ideals.

   C.

   It presents support for a claim to be stated later.

   D.

   It indicates that the speech will be a brief one.

   E.

   It makes reference to a previous speech.

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: The first sentence of the Gettysburg Address serves which of the following purposes?

2. Question

   The diction of the piece supports imagery relating to which of the following? I. spirituality II. new beginningsIII. duty

   A.

   I only

   B.

   I and II only

   C.

   I and III only

   D.

   II and III only

   E.

   I, II, and III

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: The diction of the piece supports imagery relating to which of the following? I. spirituality II. new beginningsIII. duty

3. Question

   Which of the following is included in the speech?

   A.

   declarative sentence

   B.

   sentence fragment

   C.

   imperative sentence

   D.

   periodic sentence

   E.

   interrogative sentence

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: Which of the following is included in the speech?

4. Question

   In the second paragraph, Lincoln appeals to which of the following? I. ethos II. pathosIII. logos

   A.

   I only

   B.

   III only

   C.

   I and II only

   D.

   II and III only

   E.

   I, II, and III

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: In the second paragraph, Lincoln appeals to which of the following? I. ethos II. pathosIII. logos

5. Question

   The phrase “we can not hallow” (par. 3) serves which of the following purposes?

   A.

   It extends the meaning of “dedicate” to a more spiritual dimension.

   B.

   It reverses the strict meaning first given through “dedicate.”

   C.

   It limits the broad implications suggested by the word “consecrate.”

   D.

   It anticipates and undermines objections to the meanings of “consecrate.”

   E.

   It defuses the religious connotations associated with “consecrate.”

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: The phrase “we can not hallow” (par. 3) serves which of the following purposes?

6. Question

   The address develops contrasts between each of the following EXCEPT

   A.

   black and white

   B.

   words and deeds

   C.

   life and death

   D.

   past and present

   E.

   conflict and rest

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: The address develops contrasts between each of the following EXCEPT

7. Question

   Lincoln employs each of the following rhetorical devices EXCEPT

   A.

   alliteration

   B.

   anaphora

   C.

   antithesis

   D.

   asyndeton

   E.

   apostrophe

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: Lincoln employs each of the following rhetorical devices EXCEPT

8. Question

   In the address, the speaker appeals to each of the following EXCEPT

   A.

   equality

   B.

   sacrifice

   C.

   ambition

   D.

   security

   E.

   gratitude

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: In the address, the speaker appeals to each of the following EXCEPT

9. Question

   The tone of the address is one of

   A.

   pedantic solemnity

   B.

   querulous seriousness

   C.

   melancholy resignation

   D.

   hopeful reverence

   E.

   sanguine reflection

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 7 Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address: The tone of the address is one of