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CLEP College Composition

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






2. A phrase that refers to a person or object by single important feature of that person or object






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






4. (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






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






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






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






8. Innocence in perception - lack of worldly knowledge






9. An exaggeration or overstatement






10. Simplifying a complex problem into an either or dichotomy






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






12. Used to link two independent clauses of parallel connection






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






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






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






16. Refers to ascribing emotion and agency to inanimate objects






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






18. The main character - usually the hero






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






20. Example - I think that your sweater is lovely






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






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






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






24. 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'






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






26. To make fun of






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






28. Basically an 'either or' situation - typically a moral decision






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






30. Repetition - at close intervals - of beginning sounds






31. A humorous imitation of an original text meant to ridicule - often used in satire






32. A thing - idea - or person that stands for something else






33. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






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






36. Combines a compound sentence with a complex sentence






37. Neoclassical principles of drama






38. A phrase that refers to a person or object by a single important feature - ie 'the pen is mightier than the sword'






39. 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






40. Open - honest communication






41. Consists of a single independent clause






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






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






44. Vague - not easily defined






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






46. 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






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






48. The perspective from which a story is written






49. An interpretation of the facts based on available details






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







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