Module 5 – Preparation: Marking Up

Question 1

True or false: Marking the ends of sentences helps your ‘predictive eye’ anticipate where you can take a breath.

Answer 1

1. True
   Exactly. Breaking up the text gives bite-sized targets to aim for in densely worded passages.

Question 2

How can you get a feel for the rhythm and feel of the text?

Answer 2

2. Read passages of narrative aloud as if into the microphone.
   That’s right. Reading aloud helps identify sections of text which are unusual or difficult to get your mouth around!