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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
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
admits - concurs - agrees
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.

2. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to add.
admits - concurs - agrees
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 parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
claims - holds - maintains

3. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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 - because - for - since
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

5. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
comments - points out - says
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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

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

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7. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

8. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

9. The steps in creating a manuscript
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization

10. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
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
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

12. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
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.

13. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
claims - holds - maintains
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

14. The thesis function.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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

15. 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
As - because - for - since
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

16. 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
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
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

17. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
claims - holds - maintains
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

18. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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

19. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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?
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

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

21. The techniques of critical reading.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
comments - points out - says
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.

22. Examples of paired items.
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
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 listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

23. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
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?
Perhaps - maybe
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an 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

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

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25. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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

26. An appropriate outline should consist of...
Perhaps - maybe
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
claims - holds - maintains
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

27. 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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
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?

28. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

29. When managing time - a student should ______________.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
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. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence

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

31. What words define critical thinking?

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32. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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

33. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
Perhaps - maybe
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?
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

34. 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
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

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

36. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

37. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
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
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

38. Paragraph
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
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

39. Subject
analyzes - assesses - speculates
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

40. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
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. 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. 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
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

41. 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. 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?
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
admits - concurs - agrees

42. Define plagiarism.

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