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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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?
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

2. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
comments - points out - says

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
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
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

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

5. Define plagiarism.

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6. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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
'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

7. When managing time - a student should ______________.
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
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.

8. The steps in creating a manuscript
comments - points out - says
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

9. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
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.)
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

10. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
claims - holds - maintains
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Bemoans - condemns - warns

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

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12. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Bemoans - condemns - warns
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

13. 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
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
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

14. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
As - because - for - since
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

15. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
admits - concurs - agrees
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

16. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
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
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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
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

18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
admits - concurs - agrees
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely

19. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

20. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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.
As - because - for - since
analyzes - assesses - speculates

21. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
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
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

22. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling 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.
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

23. What is a parallel structure used for?
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
Perhaps - maybe
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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

24. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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
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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

25. The thesis function.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

26. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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

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

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28. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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
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.

29. What words define critical thinking?

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30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
analyzes - assesses - speculates

31. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

32. Subject
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
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.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

33. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
comments - points out - says
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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

34. 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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
admits - concurs - agrees

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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
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

36. What a correct outline should look like.
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

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

38. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
analyzes - assesses - speculates
claims - holds - maintains
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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

39. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.)
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

40. An appropriate outline should consist of...
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

41. Examples of paired items.
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.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

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