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CLEP College Composition

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






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






3. To make fun of






4. Open - honest communication






5. A phrase or saying that has two meanings - one being sexual or provocative in nature






6. The commentator does not mean what she writes






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






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. Words whose sounds mimic their meaning - buzz - woof






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






11. 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






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






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






14. Quality in literature that appeals to the audience's emotions






15. Abbaabba cdecde or abbaabba cdcdcd






16. The speaker or writer's credibility - honesty






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






18. 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)






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






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






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






22. The building housing lawmakers of a state or nation






23. Neoclassical principles of drama






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






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






26. Abab bcbc cdcd ee






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






28. The metaphor forms the basis for the entire work - extends throughout the work or passage






29. Something that is implied






30. A figure of speech in which sharply contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in a balanced or parallel phrase or grammatical structure - i.e. 'to err is human; to forgive - divine'






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






32. An exaggeration or overstatement






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






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






35. Refers to ascribing emotion and agency to inanimate objects






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






37. Simplifying a complex problem into an either or dichotomy






38. An event or experience that causes disappointment because it is less exciting than what was expected






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






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






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






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






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






44. Essay that presents information about a problem followed by a description of one or more solutions






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






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






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






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






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






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







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