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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

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1. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

2. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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

3. Subject
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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
comments - points out - says
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

5. The techniques of critical reading.
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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

7. Examples of paired items.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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

8. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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?

9. What does critical thinking do to benefit a student?
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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

10. An appropriate outline should consist of...
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

11. What is a parallel structure used for?
'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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

12. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
claims - holds - maintains

13. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
Perhaps - maybe
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.

14. What a correct outline should look like.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
As - because - for - since
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

15. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
admits - concurs - agrees
Perhaps - maybe

16. When managing time - a student should ______________.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
analyzes - assesses - speculates

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

18. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
admits - concurs - agrees
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

19. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
admits - concurs - agrees
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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

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

21. 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
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.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

22. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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

23. Define plagiarism.
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. 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
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.)

24. What words define critical thinking?
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Perhaps - maybe
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

26. The criteria of forming a critical response.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
analyzes - assesses - speculates

27. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Bemoans - condemns - warns
admits - concurs - agrees
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
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

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

29. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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. 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

30. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
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
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

31. 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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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

32. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
comments - points out - says
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
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

33. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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
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.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

34. The thesis function.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

35. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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

36. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
comments - points out - says
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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?

37. 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.
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
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.

38. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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?
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 - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

39. Define what it means for a story to be considered a 'coming of age' piece of literature. Give an example.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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
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.

40. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Perhaps - maybe
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

41. Paragraph
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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.
admits - concurs - agrees
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

42. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
As - because - for - since
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

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