Summary Writing

Which type of summary explains and interprets the text from the readers point of view?

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary

Which type of summary focuses on text structure, tone, central idea, theme etc.?

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary

Which type of summary discusses the rhetoric used in a text?

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary

Which type of summary focuses on organizational structure, tone and author's purpose?

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary

Which type of summary is NOT influenced by personal feelings?

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary

Which type of summary is unbiased?

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary

Which type of summary includes one idea from the beginning, middle and end?

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary

Which type of summary omits minor details?

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary

The difference between an objective summary and an analytical summary is

• an objective summary sticks to the main ideas and supporting details

• an objective summary explains what the text is about, an analytical summary explains how the author communicates the idea

• an objective summary explains why the author uses symbolism

• an analytical summary explains the claim and theme

An __________________ examines specific elements within a text.

• analytical summary

• objective summary

• critical summary

• comparative summary