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Which of the following best describes critical reading?
Which of the following best describes critical reading?
- A way to read more passively
- A way to memorize the text word-for-word
- A way to read more actively (correct)
- A way to skim through the text quickly
What is the goal of critical reading?
What is the goal of critical reading?
- To question the author's intentions
- To memorize the content word-for-word
- To find a deeper understanding of the content (correct)
- To find a surface-level understanding of the content
What does critical reading require readers to do?
What does critical reading require readers to do?
- To use their critical thinking skills to question the text and their understanding of it (correct)
- To read quickly without questioning the text
- To accept the text at face value without any analysis
- To read passively without engaging with the text
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a thesis statement?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a thesis statement?
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What is the recommended approach to writing a thesis statement?
What is the recommended approach to writing a thesis statement?
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What is the purpose of the thesis statement?
What is the purpose of the thesis statement?
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What is the first step in writing a thesis statement?
What is the first step in writing a thesis statement?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of a thesis statement?
Which of the following is NOT a function of a thesis statement?
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