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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.
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.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

2. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more 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
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

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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 - because - for - since
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more 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.
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.

5. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
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.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Perhaps - maybe
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

6. When managing time - a student should ______________.
Perhaps - maybe
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
comments - points out - says

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

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

9. 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.)
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

10. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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 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?
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
claims - holds - maintains
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

12. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
analyzes - assesses - speculates

13. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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
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.

14. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
admits - concurs - agrees
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

15. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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.
Perhaps - maybe
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

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

17. What a correct outline should look like.
comments - points out - says
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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?

18. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

19. Examples of paired items.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
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

20. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

21. The thesis function.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
comments - points out - says
As - because - for - since

22. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

23. Define plagiarism.

24. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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
comments - points out - says

25. Subject
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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
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. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
Perhaps - maybe
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

27. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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

28. What words define critical thinking?

29. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

30. 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.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

31. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
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.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

32. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
admits - concurs - agrees
comments - points out - says
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

33. An appropriate outline should consist of...
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.)
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

34. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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

35. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and 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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Bemoans - condemns - warns

36. 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
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. 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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

37. The criteria of forming a critical response.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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
Perhaps - maybe
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

38. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
claims - holds - maintains
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

39. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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?
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.