CRITICAL READING AS REASONING Flashcards
1
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Limited to understanding
what the text says or the information in the text and
restating it.
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Non-critical reading
2
Q
Needs higher level of
comprehension as it requires you to analyze, interpret, and evaluate.
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Critical Reading
3
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Goals of Critical Reading
A
- The ability to distinguish between fact and opinion
- The ability to identify the author’s purpose
- The ability to make inferences
- The ability to recognize the author’s tone
- The ability to recognize persuasive techniques
4
Q
You look at the parts to detect patterns,
such as main ideas and support, as well as
text organization.
A
Analyze
5
Q
You will consider what the text means by
looking into the kind of ideas or
arguments the author is presenting.
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Interpret
6
Q
You make judgments about the authors’
ideas , e.g. explanations, evidences, as
factual, opinionated, appropriate, or
acceptable.
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Evaluate