Analyzing relationships between different passages and viewpoints
What is the main purpose of analyzing cross-text connections?
Cross-text analysis examines how different texts relate to, support, or challenge each other.
When two texts present different viewpoints, what should you analyze?
Focus on the quality of evidence, logical reasoning, and potential biases in conflicting viewpoints.
What does it mean when texts 'corroborate' each other?
Corroboration occurs when multiple independent sources support the same claim or conclusion.
How can you identify an author's perspective across multiple texts?
Authors reveal their perspective through consistent patterns in language, evidence selection, and emphasis.
What is a key difference between comparing and synthesizing texts?
Comparison identifies relationships; synthesis integrates information to form new insights.