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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Perhaps - maybe
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

2. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

3. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
admits - concurs - agrees
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

4. Subject
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.
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
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.

5. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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 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
Perhaps - maybe

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
claims - holds - maintains
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

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

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

10. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
As - because - for - since

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

12. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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. 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
Perhaps - maybe

13. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
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
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

14. 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
admits - concurs - agrees
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Bemoans - condemns - warns

15. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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
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

16. What words define critical thinking?

17. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
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
claims - holds - maintains
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. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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 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

19. What is a parallel structure used for?
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

20. The thesis function.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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 all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

21. 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.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

22. Define plagiarism.

23. Examples of paired items.
claims - holds - maintains
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
admits - concurs - agrees
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

24. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
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.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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?

25. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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 words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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

26. 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
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

27. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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?
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

28. An appropriate outline should consist of...
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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

29. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
comments - points out - says
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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.

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
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.)
Perhaps - maybe
admits - concurs - agrees

31. 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
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. 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

32. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

33. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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.

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

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
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?
comments - points out - says
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

36. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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

37. When managing time - a student should ______________.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
admits - concurs - agrees

38. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

39. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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

40. The steps in creating a manuscript
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

41. Paragraph
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

42. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Perhaps - maybe
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