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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 Suggestive
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.)
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

2. 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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

3. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

4. What is a parallel structure used for?
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.
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?
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

5. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
As - because - for - since
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

6. 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?
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

7. 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. 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?
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

8. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Perhaps - maybe

9. Paragraph
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.
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.
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.

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

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
claims - holds - maintains
admits - concurs - agrees
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

12. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
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. 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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

13. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
Perhaps - maybe
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 sentence should contain ten words on average.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

14. An appropriate outline should consist of...
As - because - for - since
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.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

15. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

16. What words define critical thinking?

17. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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. 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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

19. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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

20. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

21. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
admits - concurs - agrees
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 parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

23. 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
Perhaps - maybe
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

24. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

25. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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?

26. The criteria of forming a critical response.
comments - points out - says
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

27. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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

28. The steps in creating a manuscript
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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

29. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
claims - holds - maintains
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
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
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.

31. 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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an 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
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

32. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

33. The thesis function.
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
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.
Perhaps - maybe
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

34. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
claims - holds - maintains
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
comments - points out - says
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

35. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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.

36. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
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.
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. 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

37. The techniques of critical reading.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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

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

39. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
admits - concurs - agrees
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.
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 paired items.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

41. Define plagiarism.

42. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping 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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.