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CLEP College Composition

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2. Another way to say the writer used an analogy






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






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






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






6. Language chosen by the writer






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






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






9. Can be verified






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






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






12. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






14. The ordinary - everyday speech of a region






15. Information distributed to promote a specific cause usually of a biased or misleading nature






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






17. A negative statement






18. The perspective from which a story is written






19. The claim or point that the writer is making






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






21. Imagined - even while it may possess truthful elements - it cannot be verified






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






23. Refers to ascribing emotion and agency to inanimate objects






24. An indirect attack or insinuation






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. List of details that reinforces a concept






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






34. 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)






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






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






37. Vague - not easily defined






38. 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'






39. Language that is not meant to be taken literally - such as metaphor - simile - personification - metonymy






40. 'ed' form of a verb - 'Bettina played with the children'






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






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






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






44. An exaggeration or overstatement






45. Observable - measurable - easily perceived






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






47. Example - I think that your sweater is lovely






48. Expressly stated






49. An exception to a proposed general rule






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