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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Bemoans - condemns - warns
analyzes - assesses - speculates

2. A description of a closed thesis statement.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
After a while - afterward - at last - at present - briefly - currently - during - eventually - finally - first (second - third - last - etc.) - gradually - immediately - in the future - later - meanwhile - next - now - recently - soon - suddenly - th
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
As - because - for - since

3. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas
1. Unity a. All sentences support the controlling idea 2. Coherence a. All details are organized by time - space or importance 3. Adequate Development a. Each sentence has enough evidence provided by the details in it to thoroughly convince the reade
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

5. Define plagiarism.

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
After a while - afterward - at last - at present - briefly - currently - during - eventually - finally - first (second - third - last - etc.) - gradually - immediately - in the future - later - meanwhile - next - now - recently - soon - suddenly - th
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.

8. Examples of paired items.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Unity a. All sentences support the controlling idea 2. Coherence a. All details are organized by time - space or importance 3. Adequate Development a. Each sentence has enough evidence provided by the details in it to thoroughly convince the reade
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.

9. The criteria of forming a critical response.
After a while - afterward - at last - at present - briefly - currently - during - eventually - finally - first (second - third - last - etc.) - gradually - immediately - in the future - later - meanwhile - next - now - recently - soon - suddenly - th
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
1. Is there a clear subject? 2. Does the subject have a claim? 3. Is there significance in the writing? 4. Does the writing have limits? 5. Is the writing unified? 6. Is there a voice?

10. What is a parallel structure used for?
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
As - because - for - since
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

11. When managing time - a student should ______________.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
1. Analyze the writing situation a. Who - What - Why & How 2. Developing and Shaping an idea 3. Drafting a. Writing 4. Revise a. Proof Read b. Edit
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

12. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
admits - concurs - agrees
claims - holds - maintains
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

13. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

14. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
1. Is there a clear subject? 2. Does the subject have a claim? 3. Is there significance in the writing? 4. Does the writing have limits? 5. Is the writing unified? 6. Is there a voice?
Also - and - and then - as well - besides - beyond that first (second -third - last - and so on) - for one thing - furthermore - in addition - moreover - next - what is more
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

15. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
When a character is 'coming of age -' they are able to make their own choice in situations. For example - in the short story - Sammy makes his own decision and this shows him being able to make his own opinion known.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
After a while - afterward - at last - at present - briefly - currently - during - eventually - finally - first (second - third - last - etc.) - gradually - immediately - in the future - later - meanwhile - next - now - recently - soon - suddenly - th

16. Subject
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

17. What words define critical thinking?

18. Define what it means for a story to be considered a 'coming of age' piece of literature. Give an example.

19. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
claims - holds - maintains
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
1. Analyze the writing situation a. Who - What - Why & How 2. Developing and Shaping an idea 3. Drafting a. Writing 4. Revise a. Proof Read b. Edit

20. An appropriate outline should consist of...
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas

21. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
analyzes - assesses - speculates
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
admits - concurs - agrees
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way

22. The thesis function.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
analyzes - assesses - speculates
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

23. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
1. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

24. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Also - and - and then - as well - besides - beyond that first (second -third - last - and so on) - for one thing - furthermore - in addition - moreover - next - what is more
1. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

25. The techniques of critical reading.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
claims - holds - maintains
analyzes - assesses - speculates

26. What does critical thinking do to benefit a student?

27. The steps in creating a manuscript
1. Analyze the writing situation a. Who - What - Why & How 2. Developing and Shaping an idea 3. Drafting a. Writing 4. Revise a. Proof Read b. Edit
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

28. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

29. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
comments - points out - says

30. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
analyzes - assesses - speculates
claims - holds - maintains
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

31. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
As - because - for - since
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

32. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
admits - concurs - agrees
Also - and - and then - as well - besides - beyond that first (second -third - last - and so on) - for one thing - furthermore - in addition - moreover - next - what is more
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

33. What a correct outline should look like.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
1. Annotate and Interact with the text 2. Highlight parts of importance 3. Include essential information 4. Define important terms 5. Extend thoughts about examples or ideas
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

34. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Perhaps - maybe
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

35. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
comments - points out - says
admits - concurs - agrees

36. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
After a while - afterward - at last - at present - briefly - currently - during - eventually - finally - first (second - third - last - etc.) - gradually - immediately - in the future - later - meanwhile - next - now - recently - soon - suddenly - th
Perhaps - maybe
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Analyze the writing situation a. Who - What - Why & How 2. Developing and Shaping an idea 3. Drafting a. Writing 4. Revise a. Proof Read b. Edit
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
analyzes - assesses - speculates

38. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
1. Unity a. All sentences support the controlling idea 2. Coherence a. All details are organized by time - space or importance 3. Adequate Development a. Each sentence has enough evidence provided by the details in it to thoroughly convince the reade
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

39. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
admits - concurs - agrees

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
A transitional expression is word or phrase used to clearly express one idea into the next. It is important to a well written paragraph because it guides the reader smoothly from sentence to sentence.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
claims - holds - maintains
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way

42. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
1. Begins with a topic sentence that states the controlling idea 2. continues with a body of sentences which support the controlling idea 3. Finishes with a concluding sentence in which restates the controlling idea in a new way
analyzes - assesses - speculates