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CLEP College Composition

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Further information about the subject (predicate must contain the verb)






2. The ordinary - everyday speech of a region






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






4. Open - honest communication






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






6. 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






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






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






9. Used to introduce a long quotation - list






10. Abab bcbc cdcd ee






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






12. Used to link two independent clauses of parallel connection






13. That which comes before; the antecedent of a pronoun is the noun to which the pronoun refers






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






15. Can be verified






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






17. Innocence in perception - lack of worldly knowledge






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






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






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






21. Consists of a single independent clause






22. Abbaabba cdecde or abbaabba cdcdcd






23. An interpretation of the facts based on available details






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






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






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






27. The claim or point that the writer is making






28. 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






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






30. Descriptive language to evoke the senses






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






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






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






34. (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






35. An attack on an opposing view to weaken - invalidate - or make it less credible






36. Essay that presents information in order of occurrence - or sequence of events






37. A verb used for issuing commands - 'Do it now!'






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






39. The commentator does not mean what she writes






40. Language chosen by the writer






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






42. Referring to local custom or sayings; regional language or behavior






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






44. The perspective from which a story is written






45. An exception to a proposed general rule






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






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






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






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






50. 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)