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CLEP College Composition

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1. The work is narrated by the person 'I' - who can also be the protagonist - omniscient speaker. There can be multiple narrators of the same work






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






3. 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






4. Abbaabba cdecde or abbaabba cdcdcd






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






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






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






8. Example - I think that your sweater is lovely






9. The building housing lawmakers of a state or nation






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Quiet reflection upon a topic






25. A figure of speech






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






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






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






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






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






31. Vowel rhyme






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






33. Can be verified






34. Used to link two independent clauses of parallel connection






35. Innocence in perception - lack of worldly knowledge






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






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






38. 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)






39. An exception to a proposed general rule






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






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






42. Something that is implied






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






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






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






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






47. Verb in present tense - 'Bettina plays with children'






48. Vague - not easily defined






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






50. Language chosen by the writer







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