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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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. 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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

2. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling 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.

3. The steps in creating a manuscript
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

4. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

5. The techniques of critical reading.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

6. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Perhaps - maybe
claims - holds - maintains
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Bemoans - condemns - warns

7. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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
admits - concurs - agrees

8. Subject
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Perhaps - maybe

10. 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
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
Perhaps - maybe
As - because - for - since
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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 transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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
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.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

13. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
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
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
comments - points out - says

14. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
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. 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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

15. Define plagiarism.

16. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
admits - concurs - agrees
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
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

17. Examples of paired items.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
As - because - for - since
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

18. An appropriate outline should consist of...
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

19. The criteria of forming 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.)
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

20. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
claims - holds - maintains
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

21. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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?
admits - concurs - agrees
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.

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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?
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

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

24. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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
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

25. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

26. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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 is a parallel structure used for?
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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

28. 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.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Perhaps - maybe
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

29. When managing time - a student should ______________.
comments - points out - says
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 - because - for - since

30. 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
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?
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

31. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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.)
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

32. The thesis function.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

33. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
claims - holds - maintains
comments - points out - says
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

34. What a correct outline should look like.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Bemoans - condemns - warns
As - because - for - since

35. What words define critical thinking?

36. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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 a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
comments - points out - says

38. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
As - because - for - since
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

39. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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
claims - holds - maintains

40. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
claims - holds - maintains
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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

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

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