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CLEP College Composition

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Observable - measurable - easily perceived






2. The commentator does not mean what she writes






3. An event or experience that causes disappointment because it is less exciting than what was expected






4. Can be verified






5. A formula of deductive argument that consists of 3 propositions - the major premise - minor premise - and conclusion






6. Open - honest communication






7. Example - I think that your sweater is lovely






8. The main character - usually the hero






9. Words whose sounds mimic their meaning - buzz - woof






10. A preference or inclination - especially one that inhibits impartial judgment






11. A derogatory term used to described poorly written poetry of little or no literary value






12. Helping verb (often be - have - or do) - i.e. 'I am working on it'






13. A figure of speech in the form of a question posed for persuasive effect without the expectation of a reply






14. Acronym for basic elements of nonfictional text - speaker - occasion - audience - purpose - subject - tone






15. An explanatory reference at the bottom of a page of text






16. Short narrative of an amusing - unusual - revealing or interesting event






17. An interpretation of the facts based on available details






18. A verb used for issuing commands - 'Do it now!'






19. The act or practice of envisioning things in an ideal form; seeing things as they could be






20. Another way to say the writer used an analogy






21. A humorous imitation of an original text meant to ridicule - often used in satire






22. To illustrate how a claim can be true in some ways and false in others






23. Expressly stated






24. Reasoning by which a general statement is reached on the basis of particular examples






25. Vague - not easily defined






26. To make fun of






27. Essay pattern in which the writer shows the immediate and underlying causes that led to an event or situation






28. A negative statement






29. A narrative or description with a secondary or symbolic meaning underlying the literal meaning






30. Used to link two independent clauses of parallel connection






31. Verb in present tense - 'Bettina plays with children'






32. Comparison of two things that are similar in several respects in order to prove a point or clarify an idea






33. Lines rhymed by their final two syllables - i.e. running and gunning






34. Quality in literature that appeals to the audience's emotions






35. A comparison of two unlike things in order to show or more clearly or in a new way






36. Simplifying a complex problem into an either or dichotomy






37. Condemn by seeming to offer praise - ie 'well - I could not have done better myself'






38. A phrase or saying that has two meanings - one being sexual or provocative in nature






39. To place side by side in order to show similarities or differences






40. A short quotation or verse that precedes text that sets the tone or provides a setting






41. A line of iambic hexameter; the final line of a Spenserian stanza is alexandrine






42. Main idea of an essay - what the writer hope to prove is true






43. Repetition of the same consonant two or more times in short succession






44. An indirect attack or insinuation






45. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






46. List of details that reinforces a concept






47. Type of faulty reasoning in which the writer attempts to support a statement by repeating the statement in different or stronger language






48. A phrase that refers to a person or object by a single important feature - ie 'the pen is mightier than the sword'






49. An explosion of harsh language that usually vilifies or condemns an idea






50. A group of words acting as a noun - i.e. 'Playing the guitar is extremely difficult'