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What is the first step in the three steps of analysis mentioned in critical reading?
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?
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?
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:
In critical reading, checking out any influences on the evidences or arguments presented is important to:
What does the third step 'Interpretation' in critical reading involve?
What does the third step 'Interpretation' in critical reading involve?