Critical Reading and Argumentation Quiz

Critical reading is best described as:

• Reading quickly to get the gist of a text.

• Reading aloud to improve pronunciation.

• Actively engaging with a text by questioning, analyzing, and evaluating it.

• Reading only the introduction and conclusion of a text.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical reading?

• Questioning the author's purpose.

• Analyzing the evidence presented.

• Considering different perspectives.

• Accepting everything the author says as true.

The SQ3R technique is a helpful method for:

• Speed reading.

• Critical reading.

• Memorizing vocabulary.

• Writing summaries.

Which of these is the 'Q' in SQ3R?

• Quote key passages.

• Question yourself about the text.

• Quickly scan the text.

• Summarize the text.

The 'Recite' stage of SQ3R involves:

• Summarizing what you've read.

• Reading the text aloud.

• Reviewing your notes.

• Asking questions about the text.

Reasoning is the process of:

• Simply stating your opinion.

• Forming conclusions based on evidence.

• Ignoring information that contradicts your beliefs.

• Repeating what you've heard.

In an argument, the main point the author is trying to prove is called the:

• Evidence.

• Reasoning.

• Claim.

• Conclusion.

Which of these provides support for a claim?

• The author's feelings.

• The reader's opinions.

• Assumptions.

• Evidence.

What connects the evidence to the claim, explaining why the evidence supports the claim?

• The reasoning (or warrant).

• The claim itself.

• The evidence.

• The author's background.

The power of critical reading lies in its ability to help us:

• Memorize facts and figures.

• Form our own informed opinions and make better decisions.

• Read faster and more efficiently.

• Write better summaries.