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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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. 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

2. Examples of paired items.
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
claims - holds - maintains
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

3. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
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. 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 sentence should contain ten words on average.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

4. Subject
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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

5. The steps in creating a manuscript
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. 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 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

6. The thesis function.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

7. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

8. What is a parallel structure used for?
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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 parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and 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.)

9. What a correct outline should look like.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

10. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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

11. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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

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

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13. An appropriate outline should consist of...
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

14. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
As - because - for - since
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

15. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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
comments - points out - says
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

16. 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
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. 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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

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

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

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19. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
claims - holds - maintains
As - because - for - since
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

20. What words define critical thinking?

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21. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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

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

24. The techniques of critical reading.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

26. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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
As - because - for - since
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

27. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
admits - concurs - agrees
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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

28. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
admits - concurs - agrees
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.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

29. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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 average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

31. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

32. When managing time - a student should ______________.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

33. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
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
As - because - for - since
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
analyzes - assesses - speculates

34. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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

36. Define plagiarism.

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37. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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
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. 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. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
comments - points out - says

39. 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.)
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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.

41. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
'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.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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

42. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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