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    happybisaya Posts: 68, Reputation: 6
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    Jan 22, 2007, 03:24 PM
    Reading against the grain?
    What is that? My English homework is to read an article, but we have to read it against the grain. HELP... :eek:
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    Jan 22, 2007, 03:32 PM
    That means reading in a way that is not as the author intended. That is, ignore what you feel is the author's motive or goal. Try to "read between the lines".

    Here is a links list of webpages speaking of this "technique". I think you'll find the first few informative:

    "reading against the grain"
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    Jan 22, 2007, 08:27 PM
    Here are some sites that will help explain also. Good ol' Google.

    Reading Against the Grain Revisited

    CRSP - Handouts: Reading with and Against the Grain
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    Jan 22, 2007, 09:50 PM
    I am more into science. This one is "so" new to me, thank you guys.
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