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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 give a reason or cause.
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
admits - concurs - agrees
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
As - because - for - since

2. Define what it means for a story to be considered a 'coming of age' piece of literature. Give an example.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
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
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.

3. Four out of the eight ways which are most helpful when developing and shaping ideas.
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
claims - holds - maintains
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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

4. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to qualify.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
Perhaps - maybe
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

5. Define plagiarism.
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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

6. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to emphasize.
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
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Bemoans - condemns - warns

7. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Neutral
As - because - for - since
Also - as well - both (neither) - in the same way - like-wise - similarly
comments - points out - says
claims - holds - maintains

8. What does critical thinking do to benefit a student?
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
1. Helps to further one's understand and better express oneself 2. Improves problem-solving skills 3. Builds independence
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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.

10. Some characteristics of an well written paragraph.
admits - concurs - agrees
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

11. How many words should the average paragraph contain?
comments - points out - says
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure
Bemoans - condemns - warns

12. What should be on a drafting and revising checklist?
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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. 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. 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?

13. What words define critical thinking?
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
comments - points out - says
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

14. On average - how many words should a sentence have?
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 sentence should contain ten words on average.
comments - points out - says
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

15. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to concede (a point).
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
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

16. 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
claims - holds - maintains
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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

17. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Suggestive
analyzes - assesses - speculates
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
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

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

19. Define what a transitional expression is and explain its importance.
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
I. Introduction (with thesis statement) II. Body Paragraph 1 III. Body Paragraph 2 IV. Body Paragraph 3 V. Conclusion
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.

20. The techniques of critical reading.
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.
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. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
comments - points out - says

21. Subject
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.
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response
claims - holds - maintains
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

22. What a correct outline should look like.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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

23. Paragraph
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.
admits - concurs - agrees
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.

24. 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
Bemoans - condemns - warns
1. Analyze 2. Interoperate 3. Synthesize 4. Evaluate
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

25. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to compare.
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. 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
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

26. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to illustrate.
Bemoans - condemns - warns
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
As a case in point - as an illustration - for example - for instance - in particular - one such - yet another
analyzes - assesses - speculates

27. Examples of a signal phrase when the author is Agreeing
A sentence should contain ten words on average.
The average paragraph should have somewhere between 200-300 words.
admits - concurs - agrees
And so - as a consequence - as a result - because of this - consequently - for this reason - hence - so - therefore - thus

28. The steps in creating a manuscript
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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. 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

29. The criteria of forming a critical response.
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.
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
The thesis function narrows the topic - claims specifics - conveys and establishes a purpose while previewing an idea.

30. 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
1. Make the most out of studying 2. Survey his/her daily activities 3. Schedule his/her time 4. Organize his/her workload
Above all - especially - indeed - in fact - in particular - most importantly - surely
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.

31. The thesis function.
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. 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.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'

32. What are examples of parallel structures using items in a series?
admits - concurs - agrees
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
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing a critical response

33. 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
A ___________ consists of a group of sentences that focus on one main controlling idea.
All in all - finally - in brief - in other words - lastly - on the whole - to sum up
Entails who or what the writer is talking about - a topic - and an attitude or opinion regarding the subject matter.

34. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place.
Above - below - beside - beyond - farther - here - there - inside - outside - nearby - next to - on the far side - opposite - to the east (south - west - north etc.)
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?
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than

35. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to contrast.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
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
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

36. An appropriate outline should consist of...
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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. Reading 2. Keeping a Journal 3. Observing your Surroundings 4. Free Writing 5. Brain Storming 6. Clustering 7. Journalist Question 8. Patterns of Development

37. Examples of paired items.
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.
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
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
analyzes - assesses - speculates

38. A description of a closed thesis statement.
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.
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.

39. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to show a result or effect.
admits - concurs - agrees
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
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.

40. What is a parallel structure used for?
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
'skeptical' 'exacting' 'creative'
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.

41. Good habits for a student to form when note taking for reading comprehension.
A parallel structure is important for emphasizing the relationships in paired items - comparisons - and items in a series.
1. Rigidly arranged ideas 2. Structure 3. Unity 4. Organization
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
Certainly - granted that - of course - no doubt - to be sure

42. Examples of transitional expressions used when trying to place in time.
Both - and - not only - but also - neither - nor - rather - than
1. Interacting with the text 2. Previewing the material 3. Reading with a purpose 4. Summarizing 5. Writing 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
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

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