Art of Thinking Unit 2 Review

Before reading an article, what is one strategy that can be used to make a prediction?

• Read the title and subheadings

• Skimming the conclusion

• Checking the author's biography

• Reading the entire article first

While reading an article, what are two strategies that can be used to make a prediction?

• Analyze Visual Aids

• Skipping to the middle of the article and looking for summaries

• Checking the publication date and the author's name

• Ask Questions

Jenna is planning a picnic with her friends at the park. She checks the weather forecast and sees that it's supposed to be sunny all day. Jenna remembers that the last time she planned a picnic, it rained unexpectedly, and they had to cancel. She thinks about bringing an extra umbrella just in case. What is Jenna's thought process behind making predictions?

• Jenna believes the weather forecast is always accurate, so she doesn't need to bring an umbrella.

• Jenna is superstitious and brings an umbrella as a good luck charm for a sunny day.

• Jenna learned from a past experience and considers the possibility of unexpected rain.

• Jenna is a meteorologist and relies on her professional forecasting skills.

What is an author's point of view in a text?

• The font and formatting the author uses.

• The central theme of the text.

• The author's personal perspective and opinions on the subject.

• The geographical location where the author wrote the text.

Why is it important to consider the author's point of view when reading a text?

• To judge the author's writing style and grammar.

• To identify the publication date of the text.

• To understand the author's background and personal biases.

• To count the number of words in the text.

How does recognizing the author's point of view contribute to critical thinking while reading?

• It helps you identify typographical errors in the text.

• It allows you to create an outline of the text for better organization.

• It enables you to evaluate the author's perspective and potential biases.

• It provides insights into the publication history of the text.

What is bias in the context of writing or arguments?

• A type of font used in the text.

• The author's ability to remain objective.

• A preference for one side of an issue that may influence the author's perspective.

• The number of words in a paragraph.

How can you recognize bias in writing or arguments?

• Looking for language or expressions that reveal a one-sided perspective

• By examining the paper quality and print style used in the document.

• By looking for the author's use of proper grammar and punctuation.

• By calculating the average sentence length in the text.

How does understanding bias and perspective contribute to critical thinking?

• It helps in identifying typographical errors in the text.

• It allows you to memorize the content more effectively.

• It enables you to evaluate the reliability and potential limitations of the information.

• It facilitates speed reading of the text.

What does it mean for one's background to influence their perspective?

• It indicates that their background is irrelevant to their perspective.

• It means their background has no impact on how they view the world.

• It suggests that personal experiences and cultural factors shape the way they see things.

• It implies that their background remains unchanged throughout their life.