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CLEP College Composition

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A word that introduces a subordinate clause - i.e. 'Since you're awake - I'll turn on the radio'






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






3. The order of words in a sentence - also the types and structures of sentences






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






5. 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






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






7. Neoclassical principles of drama






8. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






10. The building housing lawmakers of a state or nation






11. The claim or point that the writer is making






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






13. To make fun of






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






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






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






17. A derogatory term used to described poorly written poetry of little or no literary value






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






19. Something that is implied






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






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






22. 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'






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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. Further information about the subject (predicate must contain the verb)






29. Another way to say the writer used an analogy






30. The commentator does not mean what she writes






31. Abab cdcd efef gg






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






33. 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






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






35. Combines a compound sentence with a complex sentence






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






37. Comparison of two things that are similar in several respects in order to prove a point or clarify an idea






38. One of many prepositions






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






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






41. Acronym for basic elements of nonfictional text - speaker - occasion - audience - purpose - subject - tone






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






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






44. Descriptive language to evoke the senses






45. The perspective from which a story is written






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






47. An error of reasoning based on faulty use of evidence






48. Vague - not easily defined






49. Drawing conclusions from insufficient evidence






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






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