Objective summary: literary texts TEST

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What is the purpose of literary criticism?

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To analyze and evaluate literature.

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What should be included in an objective summary of a story?

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The most essential parts of the story.

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What are the main steps to objectively summarize a text?

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Read, list important parts, pare it down, put it in order.

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What is the first step in objectively summarizing a text?

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Read the text.

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What should be excluded when paring down the important parts of a story?

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Interesting and cool parts.

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Define 'objective summary'.

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A concise retelling of a text that focuses on the main ideas without personal opinions.

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What is the difference between summary and analysis?

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Summary recounts the main points, while analysis examines and interprets those points.

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Why is it important to exclude personal opinions in an objective summary?

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To maintain neutrality and focus on the text's content.

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What does 'paraphrase' mean in the context of summarizing?

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To restate the text in your own words while retaining the original meaning.

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What is a key characteristic of an effective summary?

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It captures the essence of the text without unnecessary details.