2. Topic 2(COLON) Critical Reading and Using Sources

Lesson 2.2: Reading For Argument: Main Ideas, Supporting Detail And Stance — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 2.2: reading for argument: main ideas, supporting detail and stance with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of identifying a writer's thesis in an academic text?

Question 2

Which of the following best separates main ideas from supporting details?

Question 3

When annotating a text, what is one effective strategy?

Question 4

What is typically the writer's stance in an argumentative text?

Question 5

What is the benefit of recognizing the intended audience for a text?