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Now let's change things up a bit and ask some questions about the graphics, assuming there are some. So these are questions that we can ask about graphics. First question, how clear are the charts, the graphs, tables or illustrations that the author provides? Second question, how well does the author explain the graphics? And third question, how well did the graphics support or explain what the author has to say? To help us understand ways and things that we can look for and trying to respond to these questions, we need to think about what the category of graphics actually includes. So what kinds of things well, charts, tables, graphs, drawings, pictures, these are a few things, but there are more of course, these are the more common elements. While authors may add graphics to entertain readers, most include them to support arguments, summarize findings or illustrate ideas. That's to say they have a functional purpose. There's a specific use or utility, guiding their presence within the piece of writing. Now, as you read a text, try to determine how the author is using graphics in their work, as well as how clear helpful or informative that you find them.
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