How do we interpret a text? Give me example (s)

Interpreting Texts Critically: Asking Questions

What does it mean to interpret a text critically?

It means being a discerning reader who:

questions what you read

thinks about what the author wants you to believe and works to convince you

decides whether the author's views are worthy of agreement

Asking questions about what you read requires your careful examination of the writer's claims, as well as the use and quality of the writer's supporting evidence.

As you interpret the text, you inevitably draw upon your own experiences, as well as your knowledge of other texts. However, the basis of your analysis must be rooted in the text itself.

Learning how to examine texts critically is an essential skill, especially in college.

You will need to use the knowledge you acquire from texts for your own projects. In order to do that, you must interpret or analyze them.