To me, reading like a writer is extremely crucial in understanding not only what a piece is about, but the significance of the article or essay through the writers eyes. By analyzing the purpose, rhetoric, and thesis of a piece of literature, the reader can better understand exactly what the writer was trying to convey, the points he or she was trying to make about an issue, and understand why using specific words in certain situations added to the meaning of the paper.
In my research for our current essay, I have used many of the techniques mentioned in the text in an effort to better understand what exactly I was reading. The technique I have used most is annotating, which includes highlighting key elements, rephrasing sentences or points in a more clear and understandable way, and writing down questions and thoughts that I have along the way. I also like to use rhetorical analysis. As I mentioned earlier, analyzing the techniques used by the author will provide a more clear understanding of exactly what the article is about. By breaking down a thesis, I know exactly what to expect in the upcoming article. By noting the diction used and the amount of description provided, I can decide very quickly if the article I am reading is on the intellectual level that I am, or if it was intended to be read by people better versed in the subject.
I have always understood critical reading to be a method of reading between the lines in an effort to understand more than just what is on the surface. What I learned from the reading over the weekend is the incorporation of personal experience and knowledge. This allows for a reader to make connections with their own lives, which massively increases the reader’s ability to understand the material and retain the key elements and the purpose of the article.
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