A close reading is when a text is read methodically. The text is investigated in order to answer questions geared to test comprehension and critical thinking.
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Exploratory reading allots more time into getting a fairly accurate picture of a material's presentation of ideas. An example is reading a long article from a magazine.
read / reading example sentence: The thermometer read (pronounced red) 98.6 degrees. Get a reading on the barometer.
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Exploratory reading is the half-way point between skimming and close reading, and it's similar to pleasure reading. You want to acquaint yourself with the subject, but you do not need complete understanding and retention. Perhaps you are reading supplementary material which you will not be held accountable for, or perhaps you only need to gain general knowledge from a text which will be available if you need to look up specific references. In exploratory reading, read as quickly as possible. Keep your mind on the material. Upon finishing each section of the material, pause to rest the eyes. See if you can summarize what you have just read. The ability to summarize is another skill which can be developed only by practice.
Some examples of exploratory reading are long books or magazines. Exploratory reading is where a reader gets very descriptive and accurate measure about what they are reading.