Critical Reading Strategies in Literature Flashcards
a detailed analysis and evaluation of something
critique
a set of reasons given to prove a statement or a stand
arguments
form an opinion from evidence; reach a conclusion based on facts
infer
make or furnish critical explanatory notes or comments
annotate
before you begin reading the text, ______ it by gathering important information about it.
Previewing
it involves highlighting or taking note of important ideas in the text.
Annotating
When you ________, you consider the historical, cultural, or biographical context of the text.
Contextualizing
identify its basic structure and connect its main and supporting ideas.
outlining
the text allows you to present your understanding of the text by reviewing and synthesizing important ideas and then restating them in your own words.
Summarizing
it involves examining the information presented to support the author’s arguments.
Analyzing
it requires a repeated examination of the text to understand it better and to identify ideas that you may not have noticed during your initial reading.
Rereading
________ to the text means drawing meaning from what you have read and communicating it either orally or in writing.
Responding
