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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

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1. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

2. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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?

3. The thesis function.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
comments - points out - says
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

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

5. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Bemoans - condemns - warns
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

6. 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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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.

7. A description of a closed thesis statement.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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 give a reason or cause.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
As - because - for - since

9. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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

10. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
admits - concurs - agrees
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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?
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

12. What words define critical thinking?

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

14. The techniques of critical reading.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

15. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
comments - points out - says
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

16. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
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
claims - holds - maintains
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

17. Paragraph
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
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

18. 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.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Perhaps - maybe
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

19. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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

20. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
As - because - for - since
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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 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

21. 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
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.
admits - concurs - agrees

22. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Perhaps - maybe
analyzes - assesses - speculates

23. Define plagiarism.

24. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
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
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 parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

26. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
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.)
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

27. Subject
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

28. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

29. What is a parallel structure used for?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

30. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
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.
admits - concurs - agrees
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

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

32. The steps in creating a manuscript
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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

33. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
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.)
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

34. An appropriate outline should consist of...
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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?
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

35. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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

36. 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
admits - concurs - agrees
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
comments - points out - says

37. The criteria of forming a critical response.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

38. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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
As - because - for - since
analyzes - assesses - speculates

39. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
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.
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

40. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
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 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.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

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

42. Examples of paired items.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
claims - holds - maintains
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.