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CLEP College Composition

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1. Unconjugated verb with 'to' in front of it






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






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






4. Abab bcbc cdcd ee






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






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






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






8. Type of faulty reasoning in which the writer attempts to support a statement by repeating the statement in different or stronger language






9. Essay that presents information in order of occurrence - or sequence of events






10. One of many prepositions






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






12. 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






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






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






15. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






16. Words that mean the opposite of their literal meaning - i.e. 'how wonderful that you wrecked your car!'






17. Something that is implied






18. To make fun of






19. Observable - measurable - easily perceived






20. The pause that breaks a line of Old English verse






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






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






23. Expressly stated






24. Abab cdcd efef gg






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






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






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






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






29. The ordinary - everyday speech of a region






30. Vague - not easily defined






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. To move off point






39. Repetition of the same consonant two or more times in short succession






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






41. The perspective from which a story is written






42. Quiet reflection upon a topic






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






44. A kind or more gentle word to dilute the meaning in order to evade responsibility for a more disturbing word - i.e. 'passed on' instead of 'died'






45. 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)






46. Not taking a position






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






48. The speaker or writer's credibility - honesty






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






50. One of many subordinating conjunctions