1. AP Practice Test #1-11 Block 4A
Browne

2. #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

3. #4&7
#4 – 2nd paragraph
Openly 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

4. #9 #9 – Browne’s style Homogenous = same Humorous = funny
Mundane = usual
Trope = rhetorical figure
Heteroclite = irregular or abnormal

5. Terms to Know Pedantic – overly learned
Tropes – a word or phrase used in a figurative way (figurative language)
Uncouth - rude
Circumlocution – 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 - hostile
Polemic – controversial (opposing argument)