from “On the Importance of Reading” by Dana Gioia: Understanding Details 4. According to Gioia, what are some of the causes of the decline in reading proficiency? Reading Critically 6. Why do you think readers are more likely to exercise, to go to athletic events, to play sports, and to be more involved in their own community than nonreaders? Discovering Rhetorical Strategies 10. List the main points Gioia is making about reading. Does he present these in an effective order?
