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What is the definition of 'gist' according to Merriam-Webster?
What is the definition of 'gist' according to Merriam-Webster?
The main point or part: the essence.
How does being able to get the 'gist' of written works benefit readers?
How does being able to get the 'gist' of written works benefit readers?
It allows them to read more efficiently and effectively.
What is the equivalent of reading each word, sentence, and paragraph as its own independent piece?
What is the equivalent of reading each word, sentence, and paragraph as its own independent piece?
Listening to an orchestra play and trying to isolate every note of each instrument independent of one another.
What may readers easily miss if they concentrate too heavily on each piece of the text in isolation?
What may readers easily miss if they concentrate too heavily on each piece of the text in isolation?
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How does getting the 'gist' of a text help readers in terms of memory?
How does getting the 'gist' of a text help readers in terms of memory?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of reading for the gist?
According to the text, what is the purpose of reading for the gist?
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What is the first step in improving reading speed and finding the gist?
What is the first step in improving reading speed and finding the gist?
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What is the third step in training yourself to understand the gist of a piece?
What is the third step in training yourself to understand the gist of a piece?
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What is the final step in the process of finding the gist?
What is the final step in the process of finding the gist?
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How can improving the skill of finding the gist benefit you in your studies?
How can improving the skill of finding the gist benefit you in your studies?
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