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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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

2. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
claims - holds - maintains
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

4. What is a parallel structure used for?
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 someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
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.

5. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
claims - holds - maintains
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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.
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

8. When managing time - a student should ______________.
As - because - for - since
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

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

10. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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. 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
admits - concurs - agrees

11. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
comments - points out - says

12. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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.
claims - holds - maintains

13. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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 sentence should contain ten words on average.
admits - concurs - agrees

14. Examples of paired items.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
admits - concurs - agrees
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?

15. 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.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

16. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
As - because - for - since
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.

17. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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
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
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
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

19. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

20. 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.
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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

21. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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.)

22. The thesis function.
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.)
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

23. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Perhaps - maybe

24. Paragraph
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling 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

25. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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
claims - holds - maintains
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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

26. The techniques of critical reading.
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

27. An appropriate outline should consist of...
comments - points out - says
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

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

29. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
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. 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?
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Perhaps - maybe

30. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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 average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

31. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
admits - concurs - agrees
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. 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
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

32. What words define critical thinking?

33. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
As - because - for - since
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

34. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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'
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Perhaps - maybe

35. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
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. 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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

36. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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
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

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

38. Define plagiarism.

39. The criteria of forming 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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
comments - points out - says
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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 average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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 listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

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