Comprehension Questions for Rhetorical Reading

Why is learning to read rhetorically considered important?

• It helps you memorize facts.

• It allows you to analyze arguments.

• It is only useful in literature classes.

• It improves your writing skills only.

What is one reason mentioned for needing a skeptical mindset when reading?

• To accept all claims at face value.

• To doubt everything until proven true.

• To avoid any opinions that differ from your own.

• To promote your personal beliefs.

Which step is NOT recommended for preparing to read rhetorically?

• Finding a comfortable reading space.

• Ignoring distractions.

• Turning on your phone.

• Adopting a skeptical mindset.

What should you do when encountering unfamiliar words while reading?

• Skip them entirely.

• Circle them for later definition.

• Ignore them in your annotations.

• Rewrite the entire passage.

Claims of value are statements that assert something is:

• True or false.

• Right or wrong.

• Based on scientific evidence.

• Only applicable in essays.

What is the purpose of a claim of policy?

• To state what is already known.

• To assert that something should or should not be done.

• To describe personal beliefs.

• To provide historical context.

How should a writer's evidence be evaluated?

• It should always be taken as fact.

• It should be checked for reliability and bias.

• It doesn't need to be considered.

• It is irrelevant to the claim.

What is the final step in reading rhetorically?

• Skimming the text for main ideas.

• Reflecting on what you have read.

• Writing a summary immediately.

• Discussing it with classmates.

What is an illusion in the context of reading?

• A mistake in writing.

• An indirect reference to something.

• A type of factual claim.

• A method of summarizing.

Why is it important to check the date of a source before reading?

• To ensure it is from a reputable author.

• To confirm the content is still relevant.

• To understand the author's writing style.

• To decide if it is worth reading.