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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

2. The thesis function.
claims - holds - maintains
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

3. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
claims - holds - maintains
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
As - because - for - since
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
comments - points out - says
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.

5. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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
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?

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

7. Examples of paired items.
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?
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
analyzes - assesses - speculates

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

9. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
admits - concurs - agrees
Perhaps - maybe

10. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
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
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

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

12. What words define critical thinking?

13. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
comments - points out - says
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.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

14. What is a parallel structure used for?
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
claims - holds - maintains

15. 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
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

16. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

17. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
As - because - for - since
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

18. Subject
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

19. When managing time - a student should ______________.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns

20. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
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
comments - points out - says
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

21. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
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. 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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

23. A description of a closed thesis statement.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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

24. 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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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

25. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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
claims - holds - maintains

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

27. The techniques of critical reading.
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
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
admits - concurs - agrees

29. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
analyzes - assesses - speculates
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Perhaps - maybe
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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?

31. What a correct outline should look like.
claims - holds - maintains
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

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

33. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

34. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Bemoans - condemns - warns

35. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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. 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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

36. An appropriate outline should consist of...
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

37. 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
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Perhaps - maybe
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

38. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
claims - holds - maintains
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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

39. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

40. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

41. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

42. Define plagiarism.