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CLEP College Composition
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A formula of deductive argument that consists of 3 propositions - the major premise - minor premise - and conclusion
explicit
third person
emphatic organization
syllogism
2. An example that is particularly apt for the situation at hand
exemplar
diatribe
mock
simple sentence
3. Ideas or things that can mean many things to many people - such as peace - honor
qualifying a claim
voice
abstract noun
truism
4. A humorous imitation of an original text meant to ridicule - often used in satire
footnote
pathos
paraody
onomatopoeia
5. Essay that presents information about two or more things - events - or ideas in order to compare them
participle
comparison organization
allusion
emphatic organization
6. Words that mean the opposite of their literal meaning - i.e. 'how wonderful that you wrecked your car!'
irony
cause-effect organization
metaphor
symbol
7. Unconjugated verb with 'to' in front of it
infinitive
onomatopoeia
colon
problem-solution organization
8. The juxtaposition of incongruous or conflicting ideas that reveals a truth or insight
paradox
cause-effect organization
problem-solution organization
hyperbole
9. Clever use of language to amuse the reader - but more to make a point
onomatopoeia
masculine rhyme
wit
empirical
10. An indirect attack or insinuation
pathetic fallacy
innuendo
repetition
verb phrase
11. A figure of speech in which two contradictory elements are combined for effect - i.e. 'random order'
oxymoron
mock
bias
exemplar
12. Essay pattern in which the writer shows the immediate and underlying causes that led to an event or situation
anecdote
cause and effect
implicit
compound sentence
13. 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
metaphor
dilemma
allusion
parallel structure
14. Basically an 'either or' situation - typically a moral decision
exemplar
rebuttal
epithet
dilemma
15. A derogatory term used to described poorly written poetry of little or no literary value
syntax
doggerel
neutrality
problem-solution organization
16. Drawing conclusions from insufficient evidence
euphemism
compound sentence
second person
over generalization
17. Helping verb (often be - have - or do) - i.e. 'I am working on it'
Auxiliary verb
metonymy
subjunctive
colloquial
18. The opposite of an idea used to emphasize a point
synaesthesia
antithesis
tongue-in-cheek
fallacy
19. A short quotation or verse that precedes text that sets the tone or provides a setting
ethos
alliteration
epigram
induction
20. Repetition of the same consonant two or more times in short succession
consonance
extended metaphor
framing
hyperbole
21. Observable - measurable - easily perceived
parallel structure
under
idealism
concrete
22. 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
compound sentence
anecdote
generality organization
simile
23. Language that is not meant to be taken literally - such as metaphor - simile - personification - metonymy
explicit
figurative language
Shakespearean rhyme
indicative
24. Short narrative of an amusing - unusual - revealing or interesting event
third person limited
imperative
anecdote
metonymy
25. Words whose sounds mimic their meaning - buzz - woof
analogy
onomatopoeia
diatribe
simile
26. An explanatory reference at the bottom of a page of text
footnote
personification
consonance
figurative language
27. To place side by side in order to show similarities or differences
personification
imperative
propaganda
juxtapose
28. Repetition - at close intervals - of beginning sounds
alliteration
syntax
understatement
exemplar
29. An event or experience that causes disappointment because it is less exciting than what was expected
pastoral elegy
vocative
anticlimax
doggerel
30. Essay that presents information in order of occurrence - or sequence of events
chronological organization
anthropomorphism
juxtapose
pathetic fallacy
31. One of many conjunctive adverbs
allusion
burlesque
substantive
accordingly
32. Consists of a single independent clause
emphatic organization
syntax
anthropomorphism
simple sentence
33. Further information about the subject (predicate must contain the verb)
predicate
subordinate conjunction
over generalization
catalog
34. Abab cdcd efef gg
cause and effect
repetition
substantive
Shakespearean rhyme
35. Expressly stated
explicit
discretion
rhetorical question
Italian rhyme
36. Knowledge based on experience or observation - the view that experience - especially of the senses - is the only source of knowledge
idiom
colloquial
framing
empirical
37. Abbaabba cdecde or abbaabba cdcdcd
Italian rhyme
wit
voice
framing
38. Vague - not easily defined
abstract
comparison organization
idiom
concrete
39. Combines a compound sentence with a complex sentence
concrete
soapstone
compound complex sentence
subordinate conjunction
40. An interpretation of the facts based on available details
inference
first person
voice
personification
41. The rhythm of phrases or sentences created through repetitive elements
paradox
compound sentence
protagonist
cadence
42. The metaphor forms the basis for the entire work - extends throughout the work or passage
vocative
epithalamium
innuendo
extended metaphor
43. The speaker - author - or narrator's attitude toward a person - place - idea - or thing
understatement
digress
qualifying a claim
tone
44. Reasoning by which a general statement is reached on the basis of particular examples
satire
induction
alliteration
vernacular
45. Expressed of direct address - i.e. 'Sit - Bettina - sit!'
apostrophe
inference
rhetorical question
vocative
46. A narrative or description with a secondary or symbolic meaning underlying the literal meaning
ellipsis
euphemism
allegory
concrete
47. List of details that reinforces a concept
thesis
catalog
propaganda
compliment
48. The main character - usually the hero
Alexandrine
protagonist
since
consonance
49. Quiet reflection upon a topic
first person
musing
third person omniscient
abstract noun
50. The order of words in a sentence - also the types and structures of sentences
syntax
apostrophe
qualifying a claim
analogy