3. Prescribed Text

Reading A Philosophical Text Closely — Quiz

Test your understanding of reading a philosophical text closely with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the main purpose of reading a philosophical text closely in IB Philosophy SL?

Question 2

Which practice best helps a student reconstruct a philosopher’s argument?

Question 3

In close reading, why is it important to pay attention to the meaning of key terms?

Question 4

What is one important goal of text-based philosophical evaluation?

Question 5

Which activity best shows interpretation in the study of a prescribed text?