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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
Bemoans - condemns - warns
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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?

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

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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. 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
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

4. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
admits - concurs - agrees

5. 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
claims - holds - maintains
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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

6. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
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

7. 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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and 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

8. The techniques of critical reading.
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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

9. Paragraph
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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
admits - concurs - agrees

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

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
claims - holds - maintains
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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 listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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.)

13. 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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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

14. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

15. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
Perhaps - maybe
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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 Argumentative
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
claims - holds - maintains

17. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

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

19. What is a parallel structure used for?
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

20. 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.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

21. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

22. Subject
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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
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. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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

25. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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

26. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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

27. The thesis function.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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. 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

28. The criteria of forming a critical response.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
comments - points out - says
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

29. 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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
As - because - for - since

30. What a correct outline should look like.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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
As - because - for - since

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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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 sentence should contain ten words on average.

32. Define plagiarism.

33. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
As - because - for - since
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Perhaps - maybe
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

34. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
As - because - for - since
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
comments - points out - says

35. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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?
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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

36. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
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

37. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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

38. An appropriate outline should consist of...
admits - concurs - agrees
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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

39. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
analyzes - assesses - speculates
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
comments - points out - says
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?
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

42. What words define critical thinking?