Things to keep in mind when reading critically
*You should avoid seeing the purpose of everything you read as to inform.
*If the author's purpose is to persuade, you should determine which side of an issue he or she favors.
*Understanding the author's tone will enable you to grasp the true or intended meaning' even when the author's words may appear to be saying something different.
*There are two forms of irony:irony in tone and irony in situations.
*Sarcasm and irony are not the same thing.