Techniques of Close Reading

by Barry S. Brummett

Techniques of Close Reading, Second Edition helps you gain a deeper understanding of what texts may be saying, whether they are written, oral, visual, or mediated. Renowned scholar and professor Barry Brummett explains and explores the various ways to "read" messages (such as speeches, cartoons, or magazine ads), teaching you how to see deeper levels of meaning and to share those insights with others. You will learn techniques for discovering form, rhetorical tropes, argument, and ideologies within texts. New to the Second

152 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2009

Reviews

[Sam Berner · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to the process of delving deeper into the meaning of any text, and the mind of the writer. Explained in a very accessible way, with plenty of examples. Could benefit from a Further Readings section, because unfortunately materials about "close reading" are predominantly in the fields of high school teaching of English and literary criticism. Anyone reading this review and wanting to suggest good resources on close reading of political texts, please feel free to share!

[Carlos Apodaca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brummett offers an informative and practical guide how to mindfully (closely) read artifacts and utilize communicative metaphors and principles to discern their deeper meaning.