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CLEP College Composition

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The perspective from which a story is written






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






3. Essay that presents information in order of importance - either most important to least important or vice versa






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






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






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






7. Combines a compound sentence with a complex sentence






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






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






10. Opposing point of view






11. Used to introduce a long quotation - list






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






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






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






15. An exaggeration or overstatement






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






17. An indirect attack or insinuation






18. Quiet reflection upon a topic






19. Vowel rhyme






20. Vague - not easily defined






21. A line of iambic hexameter; the final line of a Spenserian stanza is alexandrine






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






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






24. To move off point






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






26. Reasoning by which a general statement is reached on the basis of particular examples






27. The main character - usually the hero






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






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






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






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






32. The main character who opposes the protagonist - usually the villain






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






34. Refers to ascribing emotion and agency to inanimate objects






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






36. 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






37. Used to link two independent clauses of parallel connection






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






39. Not taking a position






40. An attack on an opposing view to weaken - invalidate - or make it less credible






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






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






43. Short narrative of an amusing - unusual - revealing or interesting event






44. Expressed of direct address - i.e. 'Sit - Bettina - sit!'






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






46. The claim or point that the writer is making






47. The building housing lawmakers of a state or nation






48. Abab cdcd efef gg






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






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