1st week Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is critical reading?
Critical reading involves recognizing and analyzing the portrayal of facts within a text, rather than simply memorizing them.
It emphasizes understanding the author’s perspective and the choices made in presenting information.
How do critical readers differ from non-critical readers?
Critical readers recognize the unique creation of a text by an author, while non-critical readers accept texts as mere presentations of facts.
Critical readers analyze how perspectives and selections of facts shape understanding.
List the three modes of analysis in critical reading.
- What a text says – restatement
- What a text does – description
- What a text means – interpretation
Each mode corresponds to different aspects of a text’s function and meaning.
What is the goal of recognizing an author’s purpose in critical reading?
To infer the basis for choices of content and language.
Understanding purpose helps identify biases and persuasive elements in the text.
Fill in the blank: Critical reading involves _______ and analyzing evidence upon the page.
[actively recognizing]
This means engaging with the text beyond surface-level understanding.
What are the two parts involved in the process of critical reading?
- What to look for (analysis)
- How to think about what you find (inference)
These parts help readers examine the choices authors make in framing their presentations.
What is the initial step of critical reading?
Recognizing a text as a presentation in its own right, including elements like beginning, middle, and end.
This involves understanding the structure and organization of the text.
True or False: Critical reading is simply close and careful reading.
False
Critical reading is an analytic activity that involves deeper engagement with the text.
What types of terms are analyzed in critical reading?
The types of terms applied to topics, which can reveal biases and perspectives.
Language choice is crucial in understanding the author’s intent and tone.
What do critical readers infer from the nature of the examples provided in a text?
The significance of what the examples represent and the underlying assumptions of the discussion.
This analysis helps uncover deeper meanings within the text.
Fill in the blank: The more you know about the text and the topic, the better prepared you are to _______.
[follow references]
Background knowledge enhances comprehension and critical analysis.
What should you consider about the author when engaging in critical reading?
The author’s goal or purpose, potential biases, and the context of publication.
Understanding the author’s background can provide insights into the text’s perspective.
What is the significance of the working environment in critical reading?
A comfortable and distraction-free environment enhances concentration and effectiveness.
Proper lighting, seating, and materials are essential for effective reading.
What does the term ‘restatement’ refer to in the context of reading?
Restating what the text says, focusing on the original topic.
This is a basic level of understanding that does not analyze or interpret.
What does ‘description’ entail in reading analysis?
Describing what a text does, identifying aspects of the presentation.
This involves analyzing how information is introduced and developed.
How does ‘interpretation’ differ from the other modes of reading?
Interpretation analyzes what a text means, asserting an overall meaning.
It seeks to uncover deeper significance beyond the literal text.
True or False: Analyzing the outcomes of various approaches is part of the critical reading process.
True
This analysis helps evaluate the effectiveness of different perspectives presented in the text.
