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CLEP College Composition

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1. Unconjugated verb with 'to' in front of it






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






3. Something that is implied






4. One of many conjunctive adverbs






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






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






7. An exception to a proposed general rule






8. 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)






9. 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






10. Essay that presents information about the causes of some known or likely outcome - how different causes contribute to the outcome






11. One of many subordinating conjunctions






12. A work or poem written to celebrate a wedding






13. Vague - not easily defined






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






15. The claim or point that the writer is making






16. Combines a compound sentence with a complex sentence






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






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






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






20. 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'






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






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






23. Observable - measurable - easily perceived






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






25. A negative statement






26. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






28. (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






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






30. Descriptive language to evoke the senses






31. The ordinary - everyday speech of a region






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






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






34. Another way to say the writer used an analogy






35. Language chosen by the writer






36. A line of iambic hexameter; the final line of a Spenserian stanza is alexandrine






37. A variety of literary devices i.e. - anaphora - repeating






38. Understatement created through double negative






39. Used to introduce a long quotation - list






40. Example - I think that your sweater is lovely






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






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






43. A comic tool of satire - ridiculous exaggeration or distortion






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






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






46. Neoclassical principles of drama






47. To move off point






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






49. The speaker or writer's credibility - honesty






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