if a reader wants to evaluate a text which is the best question to ask while reading it

when did the author write this text and how did he decide on its goals
how well do elements of the text help the text achieve its goals
how interesting do i find the elements of the text and do i care about its goals
what elements in this text are ones i like to use in my writing as well

1 answer

The best question to ask while reading a text would be "how well do elements of the text help the text achieve its goals?" This question allows the reader to critically evaluate the effectiveness of the elements used in the text in relation to the author's intended goals.