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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Define plagiarism.

2. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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
As - because - for - since
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

4. What is a parallel structure used for?
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

5. 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.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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.

6. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
admits - concurs - agrees
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
Perhaps - maybe

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

8. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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 listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

9. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
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
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

10. The thesis function.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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
admits - concurs - agrees

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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?
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.

12. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

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

14. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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
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

15. A description of a closed thesis statement.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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
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 a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
claims - holds - maintains
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?
admits - concurs - agrees
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.

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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
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.

18. When managing time - a student should ______________.
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
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

19. 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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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.

20. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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

21. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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
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
Perhaps - maybe

22. The techniques of critical reading.
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
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.

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

24. Examples of paired items.
admits - concurs - agrees
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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

25. Paragraph
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

26. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
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
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

27. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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
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 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.

28. The criteria of forming a critical response.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.

29. 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?
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Perhaps - maybe

30. The steps in creating a manuscript
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.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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

31. What words define critical thinking?

32. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

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

34. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.)
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

35. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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.)
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

36. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
As - because - for - since
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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

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

38. What a correct outline should look like.
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

39. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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.

40. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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.
comments - points out - says

41. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
comments - points out - says
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 ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

42. An appropriate outline should consist of...
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion