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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. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
analyzes - assesses - speculates
As - because - for - since
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

2. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
As - because - for - since
Perhaps - maybe
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

4. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
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

5. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
admits - concurs - agrees
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

7. 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.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Perhaps - maybe
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

8. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
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.
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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

9. Examples of paired items.
comments - points out - says
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
As - because - for - since

10. 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
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

11. Define plagiarism.

12. 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.
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
Perhaps - maybe

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

14. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
comments - points out - says

15. Subject
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

16. The thesis function.
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

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

18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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

19. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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?
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

20. An appropriate outline should consist of...
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
comments - points out - says
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

21. What a correct outline should look like.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
admits - concurs - agrees
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

22. 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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
claims - holds - maintains
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

23. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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.)
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. 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.
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.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

25. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

26. When managing time - a student should ______________.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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

27. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
claims - holds - maintains
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

28. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
comments - points out - says
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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 - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

29. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
claims - holds - maintains

30. The criteria of forming a critical response.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

31. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
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.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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

32. Paragraph
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

33. 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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
claims - holds - maintains
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

34. 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.
claims - holds - maintains
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Bemoans - condemns - warns

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
As - because - for - since
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
comments - points out - says

36. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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.
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

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

39. What words define critical thinking?

40. 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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

41. 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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

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