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CLEP College Composition

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1. 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






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






3. The work is narrated using a name or third person pronoun ie - he - she - etc.






4. Abab cdcd efef gg






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






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






7. Language chosen by the writer






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Expressly stated






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






16. The work is narrated by the person 'I' - who can also be the protagonist - omniscient speaker. There can be multiple narrators of the same work






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






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






19. Understatement created through double negative






20. Repetition - at close intervals - of beginning sounds






21. 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






22. Consists of a single independent clause






23. Used to link two independent clauses of parallel connection






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






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






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






27. The main character - usually the hero






28. Another way to say the writer used an analogy






29. An exception to a proposed general rule






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






31. Something that is implied






32. 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)






33. Example - I think that your sweater is lovely






34. An interpretation of the facts based on available details






35. Language that is not meant to be taken literally - such as metaphor - simile - personification - metonymy






36. To move off point






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






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






39. Simplifying a complex problem into an either or dichotomy






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






41. A negative statement






42. A work or poem written to celebrate a wedding






43. Refined taste - tact - the ability to avoid distress or embarrassment






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






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






46. Abbaabba cdecde or abbaabba cdcdcd






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






48. The assigning of human attributes - such as emotions or physical characteristics - to nonhumans - usually plants or animals. Differs from personification in that it is a pattern applied to a nonhuman character throughout the entire literary work






49. (1) a short poetic nickname; (2) a term used to describe the name or title of a person -ie 'The Great Emancipator' for Abraham Lincoln; (3) an abusive slur






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