Questões de Concurso

Reading comprehension in a foreign language involves identifying not only the literal meaning but also the illocutionary force behind specific statements. Considering the strategies for processing complex academic texts in English, mark the CORRECT alternative.

(a)

Skimming is a technique used primarily for locating specific dates or technical terms within a paragraph, requiring a detailed analysis of every sentence to ensure that no minor grammatical detail is overlooked by the reader.

(b)

Critical reading requires the ability to identify the author's underlying assumptions and the socio-historical context of the production, moving beyond simple decoding to understand how ideological biases may influence the information presented.

(c)

A text is considered inherently coherent if it contains a high frequency of coordinate conjunctions, regardless of whether the propositions establish a logical relationship or if the reader possesses the necessary prior knowledge.

(d)

The process of translating a literary text from English to Portuguese should prioritize a word-for-word literal substitution, as this is the most effective way to preserve the original prosody and cultural nuances of the source.