Arkansas Foundations of Reading Test (FORT)

What type of comprehension involves using logical analysis and critical thinking to evaluate a text?

1. Critical Comprehension

2. Evaluative Comprehension

3. Literal Comprehension

4. Inferential Comprehension

The correct answer is: Critical Comprehension

The correct answer emphasizes the ability to engage with a text on a deeper level, utilizing logical analysis and critical thinking skills. Critical comprehension involves assessing the validity of arguments, identifying biases, and evaluating the effectiveness of the author's use of evidence. This type of comprehension goes beyond merely understanding or identifying information presented in the text; it requires the reader to analyze the text critically and draw conclusions based on logical reasoning. In this context, while evaluative comprehension may share some similarities, it is typically focused on forming judgments about the quality or significance of the text rather than the logical analysis of its components. Literal comprehension pertains to the straightforward understanding of facts and details in the text without engaging in deeper analysis or critique. Inferential comprehension involves reading between the lines to understand implications and meanings that are not directly stated, but it does not necessarily entail the rigorous evaluation characteristic of critical comprehension.