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CLEP College Composition

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1. Language chosen by the writer






2. Example - this white wine goes well with this fish






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






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






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






6. Saying less than is warranted by the situation in order to emphasize reality






7. The metaphor forms the basis for the entire work - extends throughout the work or passage






8. The opposite of an idea used to emphasize a point






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






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






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






12. A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting






13. To make fun of






14. Consists of a single independent clause






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






16. An error of reasoning based on faulty use of evidence






17. The speaker or writer's credibility - honesty






18. A type of poem that takes the form of a lament for the dead sung by a shepherd






19. Descriptive language to evoke the senses






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






21. Can be verified






22. The main character - usually the hero






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






24. A reference to something in culture - history or literature that expands the depth of the text that allows the reader to make a 'connection'






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






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






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






28. Information distributed to promote a specific cause usually of a biased or misleading nature






29. The building housing lawmakers of a state or nation






30. Neoclassical principles of drama






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






32. One of many prepositions






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. Repetition - at close intervals - of beginning sounds






35. Abab bcbc cdcd ee






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






37. One of many subordinating conjunctions






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






39. Vowel rhyme






40. Knowledge based on experience or observation - the view that experience - especially of the senses - is the only source of knowledge






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. A phrase that refers to a person or object by single important feature of that person or object






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






49. Example - I think that your sweater is lovely






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







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