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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Define plagiarism.

2. When managing time - a student should ______________.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

3. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
comments - points out - says
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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.
As - because - for - since

4. Subject
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Perhaps - maybe
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

5. An appropriate outline should consist of...
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

6. What is a parallel structure used for?
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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

7. 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.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
comments - points out - says

8. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
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
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.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Bemoans - condemns - warns

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

10. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
claims - holds - maintains
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

11. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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
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?
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.

12. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
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
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

13. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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?
As - because - for - since

14. The criteria of forming a critical response.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

15. Examples of paired items.
comments - points out - says
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Bemoans - condemns - warns
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

16. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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.
Perhaps - maybe

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
claims - holds - maintains
Bemoans - condemns - warns
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

19. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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.

20. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
claims - holds - maintains
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

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

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more 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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

23. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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 sentence should contain ten words on average.
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

24. The techniques of critical reading.
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.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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

25. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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?
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

26. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
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
Perhaps - maybe
comments - points out - says

27. What a correct outline should look like.
admits - concurs - agrees
comments - points out - says
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

28. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Perhaps - maybe
admits - concurs - agrees
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

29. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Perhaps - maybe
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

30. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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

31. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
comments - points out - says
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

32. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

33. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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.
admits - concurs - agrees
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

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

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

36. The thesis function.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

37. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
claims - holds - maintains
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

38. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
admits - concurs - agrees
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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.

39. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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

40. The steps in creating a manuscript
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
claims - holds - maintains
As - because - for - since

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Bemoans - condemns - warns
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

42. What words define critical thinking?