Reading Skills Flashcards

Information or ideas that are stated directly in the text.

Information or ideas that are implied and must be inferred by the reader.

The process of drawing conclusions from evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

Combining information from more than one text to form a concise, combined understanding.

Techniques used by writers, such as word choice, figurative language, imagery, and rhetorical devices.

The organisation of ideas and events across the whole text, including order, shifts, contrast, openings, endings, and paragraphing.

The writer's position or attitude towards a subject or theme.

The way experiences and ideas are presented from a particular position or angle.

Making critical judgements about how effectively ideas are conveyed in a text, supported by textual references.

Specific terms used to describe language and structural choices, such as metaphor, simile, juxtaposition, and narrative viewpoint.