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CLEP College Composition

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1. Quiet reflection upon a topic






2. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






4. A metaphor using 'like' or 'as' in the comparison






5. Basically an 'either or' situation - typically a moral decision






6. An attack on an opposing view to weaken - invalidate - or make it less credible






7. A type of literature that exposes idiocy - corruption - or other human folly - through humor - exaggeration - irony






8. A saying or expression that proposes to tell the truth






9. A word that introduces a subordinate clause - i.e. 'Since you're awake - I'll turn on the radio'






10. Repetition - at close intervals - of beginning sounds






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






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






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






14. Essay that presents information about a problem followed by a description of one or more solutions






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






16. Not taking a position






17. A figure of speech in which two contradictory elements are combined for effect - i.e. 'random order'






18. Can be verified






19. The work is narrated by the person 'I' - who can also be the protagonist - omniscient speaker. There can be multiple narrators of the same work






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






21. Abbaabba cdecde or abbaabba cdcdcd






22. Humorous or ironic statement not meant to be taken literally






23. Third person narrator sees and knows all without constraints of time - space. Can digress into contemplative or philosophical forays - often voicing the viewpoint of the author (mostly found in fiction)






24. Innocence in perception - lack of worldly knowledge






25. Unconjugated verb with 'to' in front of it






26. One of many conjunctive adverbs






27. Essay that presents information in order of importance - either most important to least important or vice versa






28. Vague - not easily defined






29. Ideas or things that can mean many things to many people - such as peace - honor






30. Clever use of language to amuse the reader - but more to make a point






31. The official 'headquarters' of a state or nation - its actual location or area






32. Essay that presents information in order of occurrence - or sequence of events






33. The pause that breaks a line of Old English verse






34. The main character - usually the hero






35. Refined taste - tact - the ability to avoid distress or embarrassment






36. The work is narrated using a name or third person pronoun ie - he - she - etc.






37. Essay that presents information in order of specificity - beginning with a general theme and focuses on a specific topic of interest - often the 5 paragraph essay






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






39. A work or poem written to celebrate a wedding






40. Used to introduce a long quotation - list






41. The juxtaposition of incongruous or conflicting ideas that reveals a truth or insight






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






43. Open - honest communication






44. To give human attributes or qualities to something nonliving or nonhuman






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






46. Opposing point of view






47. Referring to local custom or sayings; regional language or behavior






48. The rhythm of phrases or sentences created through repetitive elements






49. A concept or idea without a specific example; idealized generalizations






50. Refers to the way the writer lets readers know what will be discussed - a framing statement gives the reader some sense of what to expect







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