Question

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if a reader wants to evaluate a text, which is the best question to ask while reading it?

a. when did the author of this text decide on its goals, and when did he write it?

b. how long is this text, and how quickly does it get to the point?

c. what are the goals of the text, and what elements help achieve those goals?

d. where else is there a text with similar goals that used different elements?

Explanation:

To evaluate a text, one needs to assess its purpose (goals) and how effectively it achieves them (elements). Option A focuses on the author’s timeline, not text evaluation. Option B looks at length and conciseness, which are less central to evaluation. Option D compares to other texts, which is not the primary evaluation of the given text. Option C directly addresses the text’s goals and supporting elements, which is key for evaluation.

Answer:

C. What are the goals of the text, and what elements help achieve those goals?