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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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

2. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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. 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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

3. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
comments - points out - says
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Bemoans - condemns - warns

4. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Bemoans - condemns - warns

5. A description of a closed thesis statement.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

6. 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.
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates

7. The thesis function.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

8. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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

9. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
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.
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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

10. 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.
claims - holds - maintains
As - because - for - since

11. 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.
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
As - because - for - since

12. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

13. 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
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

14. An appropriate outline should consist of...
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Bemoans - condemns - warns
analyzes - assesses - speculates

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

16. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
claims - holds - maintains
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

17. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
comments - points out - says
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

18. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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. 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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

19. Examples of paired items.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

20. The techniques of critical reading.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

21. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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
As - because - for - since

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

23. Define plagiarism.

24. What words define critical thinking?

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
admits - concurs - agrees
As - because - for - since
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

26. What is a parallel structure used for?
Perhaps - maybe
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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.

27. 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
Perhaps - maybe
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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
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.)

29. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
claims - holds - maintains
admits - concurs - agrees

30. 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
As - because - for - since
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

31. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

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

33. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
admits - concurs - agrees
claims - holds - maintains
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

34. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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.

36. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
claims - holds - maintains

37. What a correct outline should look like.
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

38. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
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?
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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

39. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

40. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
analyzes - assesses - speculates

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
admits - concurs - agrees
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
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?

42. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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