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CLEP College Composition 2 Critical Reading And Writing

Subjects : clep, writing-skills, literature

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1. An appropriate outline should consist of...
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. 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. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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?

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

3. The techniques of critical reading.
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

4. What a correct outline should look like.
As - because - for - since
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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

5. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Argumentative
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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
claims - holds - maintains
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion

6. 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
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

7. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more 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.
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

8. 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
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
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?

9. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Uneasy
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Perhaps - maybe
Bemoans - condemns - warns
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.

10. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)

11. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
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
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly

12. 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.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

13. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
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 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 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.

14. Define plagiarism.

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15. The steps in creating a manuscript
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
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

16. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
Perhaps - maybe
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.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

17. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
As - because - for - since
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and 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

18. Subject
As - because - for - since
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. 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
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

19. A description of a closed thesis statement.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
admits - concurs - agrees

20. What is a parallel structure used for?
analyzes - assesses - speculates
admits - concurs - agrees
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

21. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
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
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.

22. Paragraph
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

23. 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
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet
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. 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. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
Perhaps - maybe
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus
As - because - for - since

25. What words define critical thinking?

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26. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to summarize.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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.

27. Steps to be taken in structuring an essay
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 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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

28. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
Although - be that as it may - but - even though - however - in contrast - nevertheless - on the contrary - on the other hand - whereas - yet

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

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30. The thesis function.
claims - holds - maintains
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.
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.

31. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
A listed/previewed specific purpose which is to be discussed.
Perhaps - maybe
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

32. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to give a reason or cause.
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
As - because - for - since
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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.

33. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
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
claims - holds - maintains
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.

34. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
Perhaps - maybe
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
analyzes - assesses - speculates
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload

36. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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.

37. 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. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
claims - holds - maintains
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

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

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39. Examples of paired items.
As - because - for - since
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
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

40. The criteria of forming a critical response.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
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. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate

41. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
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
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
Using words - phrases - or clauses - separated by commas to separate three or more items in a series.
analyzes - assesses - speculates

42. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
As - because - for - since
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
comments - points out - says