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Techniques Of Close Reading
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In A World In Which Messages Increasingly Ask Us To Believe, Accept, Buy, And Follow, The Ability To Read Texts Closely In Order To Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Their Meanings Is An Indispensable Survival Skill.Techniques Of Close Reading Is A Brief Book That Helps Students See What Texts May Be Saying, Be They Written, Oral, Visual, Or Mediated. Renowned Scholar And Professor Barry Brummett Explains And Explores The Various Ways To Read Messages (Such As Speeches, Cartoons, Or Magazine Ads), Teaching Students How To See Deeper Levels Of Meaning And To Share Those Insights With Others. Students Learn Techniques For Discovering Form, Rhetorical Tropes, Argument, And Ideologies Within Texts.This Book Differs From Other Books In Rhetorical Criticism, Textual Analysis, Or Critical Thinking By:Focusing On The Act And Techniques Of Criticism Rather Than On Schools Of Thought, Grand Theories, And Specific Methods, Thus Helping Students To Engage In The Act Of Critical Close Reading In Ways That Are Congenial To A Wide Range Of Methods Making The Book An Ideal Companion To Texts Focused On Specific Methods Explaining The Relationships Among Theory, Methods, And Techniques Of Rhetorical Criticism Examining The Ethics And Risks Of Doing And Reading Rhetorical Criticism Via Plenty Of Examples, Figures, And Exercises Taken From Everyday Life Serving As A Brief, Affordable Text, Thus Allowing Instructors The Flexibility To Assign Other Textbooks
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Techniques of Close Reading'? A: 'Techniques of Close Reading' focuses on teaching students how to critically analyze various forms of texts, including written, oral, visual, and mediated messages, to uncover deeper meanings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Techniques of Close Reading' is Barry S. Brummett, a renowned scholar and professor.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Techniques of Close Reading' contains 152 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Techniques of Close Reading' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for students and beginners, offering techniques that can be applied across various methods of criticism.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include a focus on practical criticism techniques, ethical considerations in rhetorical analysis, and numerous examples and exercises from everyday life.
- Q: When was 'Techniques of Close Reading' published? A: 'Techniques of Close Reading' was published on September 30, 2009.
- Q: What makes this book different from other rhetorical criticism texts? A: This book emphasizes the act and techniques of reading critically, rather than focusing solely on grand theories and specific methods, making it versatile for various approaches.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'Techniques of Close Reading' is categorized as a new book.
- Q: Can this book be used as a companion to other textbooks? A: Yes, it serves as an ideal companion to texts focused on specific methods of rhetorical criticism.