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CLEP College Composition

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1. Appearing in episodes - a long string of short individual scenes






2. The commentator does not mean what she writes






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






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. A type of literature that exposes idiocy - corruption - or other human folly - through humor - exaggeration - irony






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






7. Knowledge based on experience or observation - the view that experience - especially of the senses - is the only source of knowledge






8. Essay pattern in which the writer shows the immediate and underlying causes that led to an event or situation






9. A concept or idea without a specific example; idealized generalizations






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






11. Something that is implied






12. Essay that presents information about two or more things - events - or ideas in order to compare them






13. The verb and its object and modifiers






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






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






16. Example - I think that your sweater is lovely






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






18. Can be verified






19. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






20. The building housing lawmakers of a state or nation






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






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






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






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






25. The main character - usually the hero






26. A negative statement






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






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






29. The perspective from which a story is written






30. Abbaabba cdecde or abbaabba cdcdcd






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






32. An exception to a proposed general rule






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






34. An exaggeration or overstatement






35. A figure of speech






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






37. One of many prepositions






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






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






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






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






42. Simplifying a complex problem into an either or dichotomy






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






44. Quiet reflection upon a topic






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






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






47. To write around a subject - evasively - say nothing






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






49. Another way to say the writer used an analogy






50. 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







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