ing a text on the basis of word choice and patterns of language" (Elkins, 1999), this is crucial not only to the process of creating meaning, but also in detecting traces of meaning, such as an author's tone, biases, or methods of perception. Students may seek the exact dictionary meaning; implication, associations or suggestions caused by particular words or phrases: and figures of speech which parallel the author's intent. Reading critical and looking at the possible views helps students achieve the high level of expectations set by universities.
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