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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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.

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

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3. What a correct outline should look like.
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
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Perhaps - maybe
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
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 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. 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
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. 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. The steps in creating a manuscript
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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'
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.

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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
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.
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 emphasize.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Perhaps - maybe
admits - concurs - agrees
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

9. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
claims - holds - maintains
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.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

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

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
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
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

12. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more 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
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

13. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
admits - concurs - agrees
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

14. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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

15. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

16. Define plagiarism.

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17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Bemoans - condemns - warns
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

18. What words define critical thinking?

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19. When managing time - a student should ______________.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
claims - holds - maintains
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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.

20. A description of a closed thesis statement.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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

21. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

22. Subject
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
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
Perhaps - maybe

23. An appropriate outline should consist of...
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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

24. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

25. Examples of paired items.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

26. What is a parallel structure used for?
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.
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
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. What does critical thinking do to benefit a student?

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28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

29. The thesis function.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

30. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
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.)
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

31. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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

32. The techniques of critical reading.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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?
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

33. 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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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.

34. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
As - because - for - since
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
Perhaps - maybe

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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

36. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
comments - points out - says

37. The criteria of forming a critical response.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

38. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
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 listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

39. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.
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

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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?
As - because - for - since

41. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
admits - concurs - agrees

42. Paragraph
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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.
claims - holds - maintains