Sample Multiple Choice - AP

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The alliteration in the first stanza creates a pleasing and appealing sound, which helps to emphasize the appeal of success. Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, and in this case, it adds a musical quality to the stanza. By using alliteration, the poet draws attention to the positive aspects of success and makes it more attractive to the reader. Additionally, the use of alliteration in the first stanza contrasts with the consonance in the second stanza, further highlighting the appeal of success.

The word "comprehend" in line 3 most likely means to truly know. This is because "comprehend" refers to understanding something fully and deeply, not just superficially. It implies gaining a complete understanding or knowledge about a subject or concept. The other options, such as "to eat," "to figure out," "to determine," and "to analyze," do not accurately capture the meaning of "comprehend" in this context.

The words "day" and "victory" provide an example of slant rhyme. Slant rhyme, also known as half rhyme or near rhyme, is a type of rhyme in which the sounds of the words are similar but not identical. In this case, the ending sounds of "day" and "victory" are similar, with both words ending in the "-ee" sound, but they are not an exact rhyme. Slant rhymes are often used to create a subtle or imperfect rhyme scheme in poetry.

Iambic tetrameter is a type of measured beat in poetry where each line consists of four iambs, with an iamb being a metrical foot consisting of one unstressed syllable followed by one stressed syllable. In iambic tetrameter, there are eight syllables in each line, with the stress falling on every second syllable. "Life 5" is an example of iambic tetrameter because it has four iambs and eight syllables.

The correct answer is "one axiomatic sentence and two sentences with images demonstrating the axiom." This is because the structure of the poem is described as having one sentence that presents an axiom or a self-evident truth, followed by two sentences that provide visual illustrations or examples to support the axiom.

The correct answer is abcbdefeghih. The rhyme scheme of a poem refers to the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line. In this case, the poem follows a consistent pattern where the first and third lines rhyme with each other (a), the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other (b), and so on. The rhyme scheme is maintained throughout the entire poem, with each set of four lines following the abcb pattern.

The poem's language can be described as consisting of all the following except homilies. Homilies are religious or moralistic sermons or speeches, typically delivered by a clergy member. However, the other options - aphorism, epigrams, axioms, and chiasmus - are all literary devices or rhetorical figures commonly found in poetry. Aphorisms are concise statements that express a general truth or observation, epigrams are witty or satirical statements, axioms are self-evident truths, and chiasmus is a rhetorical device where words or phrases are repeated in reverse order for emphasis.

The rhythm and beat of the poem can be described as consisting of three to four feet of iambs. In an iambic meter, each foot consists of two syllables, with the first syllable being unstressed and the second syllable being stressed. The mention of "three to four feet" suggests that the poem may have a variable meter, with some lines having three iambs and others having four iambs. This variation in the number of feet adds variety and interest to the poem's rhythm.

The poem is described as "adagelike" because it has a slow and leisurely pace, similar to the tempo of an adagio musical piece. This suggests that the poem is reflective and contemplative, allowing the reader to savor each line and immerse themselves in the emotions and imagery conveyed. The use of an adagelike tone creates a sense of tranquility and calmness, enhancing the overall mood of the poem.