Complex Questions- Evaluative vs. Interpretive

What is the difference between an evaluative question and an interpretive question?

Evaluative:  You need to form a response based on experience rather than text.  You will use your values, experiences, opinion, judgment, and knowledge to respond.  Key question, "Do I agree with what the author is saying?"

Interpretive:  You will try to find an answer to a single, basic question about the meaning of a text.  You will need to use specific passages from the text to prove your point. Key question, "What is the author trying to say?"

Each style of question needs PROOF.  Evaluative requires PROOF from your experiences.  Interpretive requires PROOF from the text.

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