Critical Reading: Engaging with Texts

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What is the first step in the three steps of analysis mentioned in critical reading?

  • Description - the reader discusses aspects of the discussion itself
  • Restatement - the reader merely restates what is said in the original text (correct)
  • Interpretation - the reader analyzes the meaning of the text as a whole
  • Summarization - the reader provides a brief overview of the text

What is NOT a factor to consider in critical reading?

  • The evidence used in the reading
  • The reading’s background
  • The logical connections between the claim and evidences
  • The font size of the text (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Critical Reader?

  • Examines the evidences or argument presented (correct)
  • Does not decide to what extent they are prepared to accept the author’s arguments
  • Avoids examining interpretations made by the author
  • Does not check out any influence on the evidences or arguments presented

In critical reading, checking out any influences on the evidences or arguments presented is important to:

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What does the third step 'Interpretation' in critical reading involve?

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