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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 add.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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

2. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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.

3. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
analyzes - assesses - speculates

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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 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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

5. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
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.
claims - holds - maintains
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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.

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
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.
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.

7. Subject
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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.
admits - concurs - agrees

8. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
claims - holds - maintains
As - because - for - since

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
admits - concurs - agrees
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
claims - holds - maintains
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

10. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

11. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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
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

12. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

13. What words define critical thinking?

14. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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
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?

15. 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
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. 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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

16. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
admits - concurs - agrees
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
comments - points out - says

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
comments - points out - says
admits - concurs - agrees

18. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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.
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

19. The steps in creating a manuscript
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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
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.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

20. The thesis function.
Perhaps - maybe
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.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

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
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

22. Examples of paired items.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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

23. 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. 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.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

24. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
admits - concurs - agrees
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

26. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

27. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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

28. The techniques of critical reading.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

29. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
comments - points out - says
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

30. 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.)
analyzes - assesses - speculates
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

31. Define plagiarism.

32. What a correct outline should look like.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
claims - holds - maintains
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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.

33. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
claims - holds - maintains
As - because - for - since

34. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
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. 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
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.

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

36. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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
As - because - for - since

37. 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
Perhaps - maybe
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

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

39. 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.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

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

41. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
Perhaps - maybe
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
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.)

42. An appropriate outline should consist of...
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Perhaps - maybe
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
claims - holds - maintains