Critical reading is the subskill that involves:
Identifying the author’s purpose or intent
Distinguishing facts from opinions
Detecting bias, tone, or persuasive techniques
Evaluating the logic and credibility of the argument
Example:
While reading a newspaper editorial, a critical reader can spot:
What the writer wants to persuade the reader to believe
Whether the claims are supported by evidence
Any emotional language or one-sided arguments
Related reading subskills:
Skimming – reading quickly for the main idea
Scanning – locating specific information
Inferring – understanding implied meanings
Predicting – guessing what might come next based on context
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