Understanding Reading: Cognitive Process and Interpretation

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What is the main focus of narration (narrative writing) as described in the text?

  • Describing the setting in detail
  • Developing characters with complex backgrounds
  • Telling fictional or real-life stories following a plot structure (correct)
  • Delving deep into the author's writing style

Which element of a short story is associated with a hidden meaning in the text?

  • Characters
  • Setting
  • Plot
  • Theme (correct)

According to Collins & Hollo (2000), what distinguishes text from a grammatical unit?

  • The presence of discourse in text.
  • Text-internal cohesion and text-external coherence.
  • Text is always written, while grammatical units are spoken.
  • Text is purposeful and connected, while grammatical units are not. (correct)

What does 'style' refer to in the context of elements of a short story?

<p>The author's attitude toward the subject and use of language (B)</p>
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Which term is often used interchangeably with 'text' by linguists?

<p>Discourse (D)</p>
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What differentiates discourse from text according to Collins & Hollo (2000)?

<p>Discourse follows patterns of paragraph development. (D)</p>
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What does reading involve according to the text?

<p>Decoding symbols to derive meaning (B)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the writing process in the text?

<p>Creating visual aids (B)</p>
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How can understanding the writing process benefit a writer?

<p>Saving time and boosting confidence (B)</p>
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What is essential for improving writing skills according to the text?

<p>Continuous practice, development, and refinement (C)</p>
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According to Lisa See, what results from reading a thousand books?

<p>Improved writing skills (D)</p>
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Why is the reader's interpretation in reading unique according to the text?

<p>Influenced by prior knowledge, experiences, and attitudes (C)</p>
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