What does evaluative comprehension allow readers to do?

Evaluative comprehension allows readers to engage critically with a text by making judgments about its value, quality, or significance. This involves considering the author's purpose, effectiveness, and the themes presented within the text. When readers assess whether a text is effective or meaningful, they use criteria such as coherence, relevance, and emotional impact. This level of comprehension goes beyond simply understanding what happens in the narrative; it challenges readers to analyze and reflect on the underlying messages and their implications, contributing to a deeper understanding of the material.

In contrast, summarizing the plot, listing character traits, and retelling a story focus more on the surface-level elements of the narrative without encouraging that critical analysis of the text's broader significance.