Which term describes reading for information?

• A. Aesthetic reading
• B. Efferent reading
• C. Reading for opinions
• D. Narrative reading

Answer: (B)

Reading for information is efferent reading. This approach focuses on pulling out facts, data, or instructions from a text to use later—everything you need to know, study, or apply. When you read a manual, a news article, or a factual report with the goal of learning and using the information, you’re engaging in efferent reading.

Aesthetic reading, in contrast, is about enjoying the language, imagery, and craft of the text rather than extracting facts. Narrative reading centers on the story—characters, events, and plot. Reading for opinions focuses on evaluating what the author or speaker thinks, rather than systematically gathering information.