alleryCareful, sustained study of a short text is called:
ASkimming
BClose reading
CScanning
DSpeed reading
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Close reading
1. Close reading is the careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage.
2. It pays attention to individual words, syntax and the order of ideas.
3. Skimming, scanning and speed reading are quick ways of reading.
4. So careful, detailed study is close reading.
**Why not the others:** Skimming, scanning and speed reading are all fast methods and do not study a passage closely.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Close reading", section "introduction" (revision 1358211174)_
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