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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 contrast.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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
comments - points out - says

2. An appropriate outline should consist of...
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
As - because - for - since
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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

4. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

5. The steps in creating a manuscript
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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. 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

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

7. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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

8. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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
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.

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

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10. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
comments - points out - says
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
admits - concurs - agrees
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

12. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
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
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

13. What a correct outline should look like.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

14. The thesis function.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an 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.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
comments - points out - says

15. Examples of paired items.
admits - concurs - agrees
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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.

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

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17. Define plagiarism.

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18. What is a parallel structure used for?
admits - concurs - agrees
Perhaps - maybe
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

19. What words define critical thinking?

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20. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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
comments - points out - says
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

21. 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.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another

22. Subject
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
admits - concurs - agrees
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.

23. The criteria of forming a critical response.
comments - points out - says
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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.

24. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
Bemoans - condemns - warns

25. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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 average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

26. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.

27. When managing time - a student should ______________.
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
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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. 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

29. 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.
admits - concurs - agrees
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

30. 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
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 words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
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

31. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
comments - points out - says
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up

32. 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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Perhaps - maybe
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.

33. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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

34. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
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. 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?
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 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.

35. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
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.)
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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.

36. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
claims - holds - maintains
analyzes - assesses - speculates
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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?
admits - concurs - agrees
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

38. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

39. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

40. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
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
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

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
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.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

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