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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Paragraph
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
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 someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

2. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

3. 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
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.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

4. 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
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
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

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

6. What is a parallel structure used for?
As - because - for - since
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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

7. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
admits - concurs - agrees
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

8. What words define critical thinking?

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

10. The techniques of critical reading.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
claims - holds - maintains
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
As - because - for - since
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 - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

12. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Perhaps - maybe
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

13. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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

14. 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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

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

16. The thesis function.
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.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
As - because - for - since

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
claims - holds - maintains
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
comments - points out - says
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

18. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
Perhaps - maybe
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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

19. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
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. 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. The criteria of forming a critical response.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
admits - concurs - agrees
comments - points out - says
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

21. Define plagiarism.

22. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

23. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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
admits - concurs - agrees
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

24. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
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
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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?

25. Examples of paired items.
admits - concurs - agrees
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates

26. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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 sentence should contain ten words on average.

27. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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.)
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

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

29. Subject
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

30. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
admits - concurs - agrees
claims - holds - maintains
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

31. 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
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
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

32. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

33. 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.
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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?

34. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and 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.
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?
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

35. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

36. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

37. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
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.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

38. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

39. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

40. A description of a closed thesis statement.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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
admits - concurs - agrees

42. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping 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
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