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CLEP College Composition

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






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






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






4. Abbaabba cdecde or abbaabba cdcdcd






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






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






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






8. 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






9. Combines a compound sentence with a complex sentence






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






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






12. Vowel rhyme






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






14. A figure of speech






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






16. Open - honest communication






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






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






19. An exception to a proposed general rule






20. One of many subordinating conjunctions






21. List of details that reinforces a concept






22. Descriptive language to evoke the senses






23. Simplifying a complex problem into an either or dichotomy






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






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






26. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Expressly stated






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






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






37. Abab cdcd efef gg






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






39. An exaggeration or overstatement






40. Referring to phrases that suggest an interplay of the senses - ie 'hot pink' or 'golden voice'






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






42. To give human attributes or qualities to something nonliving or nonhuman






43. Quiet reflection upon a topic






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






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






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






47. To make fun of






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






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






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