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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. An appropriate outline should consist of...
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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

2. Subject
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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

3. The techniques of critical reading.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and 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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

4. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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. 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?

5. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more 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?
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

6. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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.

8. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

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

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11. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
comments - points out - says
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. 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
admits - concurs - agrees

12. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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 someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

13. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
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
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.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
comments - points out - says

14. The steps in creating a manuscript
Perhaps - maybe
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

15. 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
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. 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. Paragraph
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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.

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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.

18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

19. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
analyzes - assesses - speculates
claims - holds - maintains
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

20. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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.
admits - concurs - agrees
claims - holds - maintains
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

21. What words define critical thinking?

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22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

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

24. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
comments - points out - says
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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
comments - points out - says
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

26. 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. 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
As - because - for - since
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

27. The thesis function.
As - because - for - since
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

28. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
claims - holds - maintains
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?
admits - concurs - agrees

29. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
Bemoans - condemns - warns
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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
Perhaps - maybe
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?

31. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
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
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?
comments - points out - says

32. Define plagiarism.

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33. What is a parallel structure used for?
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
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?
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

34. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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.
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

35. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

36. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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. 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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
As - because - for - since
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

38. 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
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.

39. Examples of paired items.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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.)

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

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41. What a correct outline should look like.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Perhaps - maybe
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.

42. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
As - because - for - since
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?
analyzes - assesses - speculates