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CLEP College Composition

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1. Used to introduce a long quotation - list






2. Basically an 'either or' situation - typically a moral decision






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






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






5. 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






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






7. A rhyme ending on the final stressed syllable - i.e. know and snow






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






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






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






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






12. Neoclassical principles of drama






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






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






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






16. Abab cdcd efef gg






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






18. Consists of a single independent clause






19. Not taking a position






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






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






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






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






24. A figure of speech






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






26. Descriptive language to evoke the senses






27. Another way to say the writer used an analogy






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






29. Type of faulty reasoning in which the writer attempts to support a statement by repeating the statement in different or stronger language






30. The claim or point that the writer is making






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






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






33. The speaker - author - or narrator's attitude toward a person - place - idea - or thing






34. 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






35. A humorous imitation of an original text meant to ridicule - often used in satire






36. To give human attributes or qualities to something nonliving or nonhuman






37. Example based on supposition or uncertainty






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






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






40. 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






41. A work or poem written to celebrate a wedding






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






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






44. 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)






45. The commentator does not mean what she writes






46. The verb and its object and modifiers






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






48. Innocence in perception - lack of worldly knowledge






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






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