Practice Close Reading - 4.1.3 | Reading Comprehension - Unlocking Meaning | ICSE Class 7 English
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is close reading?

💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from skimming and scanning.

Question 2

Easy

What should you look for while close reading?

💡 Hint: Remember, you are analyzing the text deeply!

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of close reading?

  • To memorize text
  • To understand text in depth
  • To find specific information

💡 Hint: Think about how close reading goes beyond just knowing what the text says.

Question 2

True or False: Close reading involves only a single reading of the text.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how many times you might need to read to understand something fully.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Select a passage from your favorite book. Perform a close reading of it, annotating key phrases and literary devices. Write a brief analysis of what these reveal about the text's themes.

💡 Hint: Look closely at the author's choice of words and how they shape your understanding.

Question 2

Reflect on a time when you misunderstood a text due to a lack of close reading. Describe the situation and how close reading could have changed your interpretation.

💡 Hint: Consider characters, themes, or plot points where details made a difference.

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