ENG2D Week 3 + Unit 1 Summary

What is the primary purpose of skimming when reading a text?

• To get a general idea of the text's content

• To read every word in detail

• To quickly gather specific details

Which technique involves reading the first and last sentences of paragraphs or sections while quickly glancing over a text?

• Skimming

• Scanning

• In-depth reading

When would you use scanning as a reading technique?

• When you need to locate specific details or information.

• When you want to understand the entire context of the text.

• When you want to read every word carefully.

What should you focus on when scanning for specific information in a text?

• Reading every word carefully.

• Ignoring headings and visual cues.

• Moving your eyes quickly across the text.

What should you do once you've found the specific information

you were looking for while scanning?

• To quickly gather specific details.

• Stop and read that part more carefully.

• Continue scanning the entire text.

• Skip that information and move on.

What are graphic texts primarily known for?

• Using only written information

• Exclusively using illustrations and images

• Combining written or verbal information with visual elements

Which of the following is an example of a graphic text used for storytelling?

• A traditional novel with no illustrations

• A plain text document with no images

• A comic book with illustrations and speech bubbles

In educational materials, why are graphic texts often used?

• To replace written explanations entirely

• To confuse students with complex visuals

• To help students understand complex concepts through a combination of words and visuals

What purpose do infographics typically serve?

• To make content more confusing

• To present data, statistics, or information visually

• To replace text with images

Which of the following is NOT a common use of graphic texts?

• Technical manuals and user guides

• Children's books

• Traditional novels with no illustrations