AP Practice Test #1-11 Block 4A

Browne

#2&3

#2 – Meaning of poesy

POE – other choices are off…they do not fit the sentence.

Poesy = poetic inspiration (check this out!!!! Ask about in class!!!!)

#3 - Meaning of magnae virtutes nec minora vitia

Author directly states the meaning

#4&7

#4 – 2nd paragraphOpenly criticizes

Browne by calling his style vigorous (+), rugged (-), learned (+), pedantick (-), deep (+), obscure (-), strikes (+/-), not pleasing (-), commands (-), not alluring (-), harsh (-), uncouth (-)

#7 – progression of Browne’s diction

Harmful = deleterious; his words obscure his meaning at times

#9

#9 – Browne’s styleHomogenous = sameHumorous = funnyMundane = usualTrope = rhetorical

figureHeteroclite =

irregular or abnormal

Terms to Know

Pedantic – overly learned

Tropes – a word or phrase used in a figurative way (figurative language)

Uncouth - rudeCircumlocution – use of

unnecessary amount of words

Commensality – eating together at the same table

Temerities - rashness

Propriety - appropriateness

Obfuscate – to make unclear

Deleterious - harmful

Heteroclite – irregular or abnormal

Virulent - hostilePolemic –

controversial (opposing argument)