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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. The techniques of critical reading.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

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

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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.)
analyzes - assesses - speculates

4. The steps in creating a manuscript
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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. 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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

5. 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
Perhaps - maybe
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

6. 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
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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

7. 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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

8. What words define critical thinking?

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9. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
claims - holds - maintains
comments - points out - says
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

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

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11. 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.)
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

12. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

13. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

14. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

15. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
As - because - for - since
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.

16. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
As - because - for - since
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Bemoans - condemns - warns

17. Paragraph
As - because - for - since
comments - points out - says
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
admits - concurs - agrees
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

19. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
admits - concurs - agrees
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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?

20. 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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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.
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 Argumentative
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
claims - holds - maintains
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

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

23. An appropriate outline should consist of...
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

24. 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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Perhaps - maybe
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

25. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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

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

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27. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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 a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

28. Define plagiarism.

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29. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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.

30. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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
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

31. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

32. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Perhaps - maybe

33. Examples of paired items.
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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?

34. A description of a closed thesis statement.
claims - holds - maintains
As - because - for - since
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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

36. When managing time - a student should ______________.
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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

37. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Bemoans - condemns - warns
comments - points out - says
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

38. 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
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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

39. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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 - 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
comments - points out - says

40. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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.
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.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

41. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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

42. 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
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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'