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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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Answer 42 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What a correct outline should look like.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
claims - holds - maintains
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

2. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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
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?
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

3. Examples of paired items.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
analyzes - assesses - speculates
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

4. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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

5. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Bemoans - condemns - warns
As - because - for - since

6. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

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

8. The thesis function.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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 - 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

9. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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. 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 parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

10. Subject
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
As - because - for - since
comments - points out - says
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

12. An appropriate outline should consist of...
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
comments - points out - says
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
admits - concurs - agrees

13. The steps in creating a manuscript
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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
Perhaps - maybe
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

14. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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. 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

15. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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?
admits - concurs - agrees
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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

16. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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?

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
admits - concurs - agrees
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

18. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

19. When managing time - a student should ______________.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
As - because - for - since
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

20. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
comments - points out - says

21. 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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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.

22. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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.
comments - points out - says
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

23. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
Perhaps - maybe
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates

24. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
As - because - for - since
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 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.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

25. Define plagiarism.

26. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
analyzes - assesses - speculates

27. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

28. What is a parallel structure used for?
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Perhaps - maybe
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

29. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

31. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

32. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
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
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.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

33. Paragraph
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

34. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Perhaps - maybe
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

35. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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
claims - holds - maintains
analyzes - assesses - speculates

36. What words define critical thinking?

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Perhaps - maybe
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

38. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
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.
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

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

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

42. The techniques of critical reading.
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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence