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CLEP College Composition

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The work is narrated using a name or third person pronoun ie - he - she - etc.






2. 'ed' form of a verb - 'Bettina played with the children'






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






4. Observable - measurable - easily perceived






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






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






7. A speaker directly addresses something or someone not living - that cannot answer back






8. Abab cdcd efef gg






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






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






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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






18. The claim or point that the writer is making






19. The speaker - author - or narrator's attitude toward a person - place - idea - or thing






20. The ordinary - everyday speech of a region






21. List of details that reinforces a concept






22. Language chosen by the writer






23. A work or poem written to celebrate a wedding






24. Refers to ascribing emotion and agency to inanimate objects






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






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






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






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






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






30. That which comes before; the antecedent of a pronoun is the noun to which the pronoun refers






31. Helping verb (often be - have - or do) - i.e. 'I am working on it'






32. A verb used for issuing commands - 'Do it now!'






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






34. Expressly stated






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






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






37. A rhyme ending on the final stressed syllable - i.e. know and snow






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






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






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






41. An exaggeration or overstatement






42. To make fun of






43. Another way to say the writer used an analogy






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






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






46. Opposing point of view






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






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






49. Vague - not easily defined






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