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CLEP College Composition

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Example - this white wine goes well with this fish






2. To make fun of






3. Understatement created through double negative






4. Open - honest communication






5. Not taking a position






6. Neoclassical principles of drama






7. An interpretation of the facts based on available details






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






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






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






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






12. Quiet reflection upon a topic






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






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






15. Essay that presents information about two or more things - events - or ideas in order to compare them






16. Opposing point of view






17. Vowel rhyme






18. Language chosen by the writer






19. One of many conjunctive adverbs






20. 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)






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






22. The order of words in a sentence - also the types and structures of sentences






23. Expressly stated






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






25. A work or poem written to celebrate a wedding






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






27. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






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






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






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






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






33. An exaggeration or overstatement






34. 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






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






36. A figure of speech in which sharply contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in a balanced or parallel phrase or grammatical structure - i.e. 'to err is human; to forgive - divine'






37. Used to introduce a long quotation - list






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






39. The speaker or writer's credibility - honesty






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






41. Appearing in episodes - a long string of short individual scenes






42. Further information about the subject (predicate must contain the verb)






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






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






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






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






47. Combines a compound sentence with a complex sentence






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






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






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