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CLEP College Composition

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






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






3. Something that is implied






4. Combines a compound sentence with a complex sentence






5. The assigning of human attributes - such as emotions or physical characteristics - to nonhumans - usually plants or animals. Differs from personification in that it is a pattern applied to a nonhuman character throughout the entire literary work






6. List of details that reinforces a concept






7. The verb and its object and modifiers






8. Not taking a position






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






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






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






12. Refers to ascribing emotion and agency to inanimate objects






13. Repetition - at close intervals - of beginning sounds






14. Consists of a single independent clause






15. Essay that presents information about the causes of some known or likely outcome - how different causes contribute to the outcome






16. An exaggeration or overstatement






17. Open - honest communication






18. A verb acting as a noun - usually 'ing' form of the verb






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






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






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






22. A variety of literary devices i.e. - anaphora - repeating






23. ... - used to indicate omission of words or letters






24. Language that is not meant to be taken literally - such as metaphor - simile - personification - metonymy






25. Vague - not easily defined






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






27. An example that is particularly apt for the situation at hand






28. Third-person narrator tells another's story using third-person pronouns






29. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






31. Innocence in perception - lack of worldly knowledge






32. The perspective from which a story is written






33. The use of parallel elements in sentences or in the structure of an essay or prose passage ie - essay consisting of 4 paragraphs - each beginning with a question followed by the answer






34. Can be verified






35. An exception to a proposed general rule






36. Quiet reflection upon a topic






37. Drawing conclusions from insufficient evidence






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






39. Verb used to express conditional or counterfactual statements - i.e. 'If I were rich'






40. Imagined - even while it may possess truthful elements - it cannot be verified






41. (1) a short poetic nickname; (2) a term used to describe the name or title of a person -ie 'The Great Emancipator' for Abraham Lincoln; (3) an abusive slur






42. Rarely used - the writer uses the pronoun 'you' making the reader an active participant in the work






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






44. A comic tool of satire - ridiculous exaggeration or distortion






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






46. Consists or two or more simple sentences joined by a common and coordinating conjunction - or by a semicolon






47. Simplifying a complex problem into an either or dichotomy






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






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






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