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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
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
comments - points out - says
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 listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

2. Define plagiarism.

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3. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

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

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5. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
claims - holds - maintains
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

6. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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
claims - holds - maintains
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

7. What a correct outline should look like.
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
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

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

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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.
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.)

10. 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
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
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

11. 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
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.
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

12. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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. 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

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

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14. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
analyzes - assesses - speculates

15. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

16. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
As - because - for - since
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

17. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
admits - concurs - agrees

18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Perhaps - maybe
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

19. 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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

20. Examples of paired items.
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
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.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

21. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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
As - because - for - since

22. 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 listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

23. 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.)
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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. What is a parallel structure used for?
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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
As - because - for - since
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

25. The criteria of forming 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. 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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

26. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
claims - holds - maintains
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.
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.

27. The thesis function.
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Perhaps - maybe
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

29. 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
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

30. What are examples of parallel structures using 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.
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 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

31. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
claims - holds - maintains
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

32. Subject
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Perhaps - maybe
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

33. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development
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

34. An appropriate outline should consist of...
'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.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

35. Paragraph
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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

36. What words define critical thinking?

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37. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

38. When managing time - a student should ______________.
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
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

39. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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
Bemoans - condemns - warns

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

42. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more 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