Which of the following is not a Pre-reading strategy? A. Look at the author's name
B. Look for any images: photographs, charts, graphs, aps, or other illustrations.
C. Doing a reverse outline on the entire chapter
D. Skim through the article, looking for headings or "pull-outs"

A

Explanation:

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in the quotation from passage, connie willis states that literature is a way for authors from the past to communicate with readers of today. we can read their stories, books, and other texts to learn lessons about life. willis refers to these lessons as messages “from beyond the grave.” willis has a favorable viewpoint about the timelessness of literature.