TL;DR 🦄
- 📰 Editorial reading means finding the writer’s main claim, not just translating every sentence.
- 🧭 Look for a map: 문제 (problem) → 근거 (evidence/grounds) → 반론 (counterargument) → 결론 (conclusion).
- 🔍 Connector words like 그러나 (however), 따라서 (therefore), and 즉 (in other words) show how the argument moves.
🎧 Iru Helper Note
Open 
Korean Helper Widgets whenever you want to hear a Korean word or sentence from this lesson. Type the sentence, listen once like a detective with headphones, then read it again while tracking the argument. 🕵️♀️
🌈 The Big Picture
Reading a Korean editorial is less like “decode every word” and more like “follow the writer’s trail of breadcrumbs.” 🍞 A 사설 [sa-seol] means an editorial, and a 논설문 [non-seol-mun] means an argumentative/editorial-style essay.
Your goal is to identify what the writer wants you to think, why they think it, and how they guide you there. The magic words are 주장 [ju-jang] (claim), 근거 [geun-geo] (evidence/grounds), 반론 [bal-lon] (counterargument), and 결론 [gyeol-lon] (conclusion). 🧠
Advanced reading is not about speed first. It is about structure first: find the main claim, mark the evidence, notice any contrast, and then judge the conclusion. Fast reading comes later; today we give the argument an X-ray. 🩻
🎨 The Core Editorial Analysis Family
- 주장 [ju-jang] → claim / argument. This is the writer’s main point.
- 논지 [non-ji] → line of argument / thesis direction. Slightly more formal and useful for analysis.
- 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence / grounds. This supports the claim.
- 예시 [ye-si] → example. This makes a claim easier to understand.
- 반론 [bal-lon] → counterargument. This is the opposing view.
- 결론 [gyeol-lon] → conclusion. This is where the writer lands.
- 필자 [pil-ja] → writer/author. Used when analyzing intent.
- 의도 [ui-do] → intent/purpose. What the writer is trying to do.
- 어조 [eo-jo] → tone. Critical, cautious, supportive, skeptical, etc.
- 접속 표현 [jeop-sok pyo-hyeon] → connective expression. Words that show contrast, cause, result, or summary.
Helpful connectors:
- 그러나 [geu-reo-na] → however / but ⚖️
- 따라서 [tta-ra-seo] → therefore / accordingly 🧭
- 즉 [jeuk] → in other words / that is 🪄
- 예를 들어 [ye-reul deu-reo] → for example 🧪
- 반면에 [ban-myeo-ne] → on the other hand 🔁
- 결국 [gyeol-guk] → in the end / ultimately 🏁
🛠️ How They Work in a Sentence
- 필자의 주장은 분명해요. [pil-ja-ui ju-jang-eun bun-myeong-hae-yo] — The writer’s claim is clear. 📰
- 필자 = writer, 주장 = claim, 분명하다 = to be clear.
- 이 근거는 주장을 뒷받침해요. [i geun-geo-neun ju-jang-eul dwit-bat-chim-hae-yo] — This evidence supports the claim. 🧱
- 근거 = evidence/grounds, 뒷받침하다 = to support/back up.
- 그러나 반론도 중요해요. [geu-reo-na bal-lon-do jung-yo-hae-yo] — However, the counterargument is also important. ⚖️
- 그러나 = however, 반론 = counterargument, 중요하다 = to be important.
🧩 General Formation Rule
Use a four-step reading frame:
- Find the claim: 주장은 무엇인가요? [ju-jang-eun mu-eot-in-ga-yo] — What is the claim?
- Check the grounds: 근거는 충분한가요? [geun-geo-neun chung-bun-han-ga-yo] — Is the evidence sufficient?
- Notice contrast: 반론은 무엇인가요? [bal-lon-eun mu-eot-in-ga-yo] — What is the counterargument?
- Judge the landing: 결론은 타당한가요? [gyeol-lon-eun ta-dang-han-ga-yo] — Is the conclusion valid/reasonable?
📚 Cross-check note
The vocabulary and analysis terms in this lesson were checked against National Institute of Korean Language resources at korean.go.kr, including standard Korean usage for 주장 (claim), 근거 (grounds), 반론 (counterargument), 결론 (conclusion), and formal connective expressions. ✅
🪞 Synonym Alert
- 사설 [sa-seol] → editorial; commonly used for newspaper/editorial writing.
- 논설문 [non-seol-mun] → argumentative essay/editorial-style writing; broader school/academic term.
- 주장 [ju-jang] → claim; everyday and academic.
- 논지 [non-ji] → line of argument; more formal/analytical.
- 근거 [geun-geo] → evidence/grounds; core analysis word.
- 이유 [i-yu] → reason; more general and simpler than 근거.
⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge
- ❌ 주장 = “topic” → ✅ 주장 = claim/argument. A topic is what the text is about; a claim is what the writer argues.
- ❌ Every example is a 근거 → ✅ 예시 explains; 근거 supports. Sometimes an example is evidence, but not always.
- ❌ Ignoring 그러나 → ✅ contrast words often signal the real turning point. ⚖️
- ❌ Treating 반론 as the writer’s opinion → ✅ 반론 is usually an opposing view that the writer may reject or answer.
- ❌ Translating first, analyzing later → ✅ skim the structure first, then translate the tricky sentence.
🎉 Once you can spot 주장, 근거, 반론, and 결론, editorials stop being foggy walls of text and start looking like argument maps. 🗺️
Try this exercise
Instructions: Fill in the missing analysis word or connector. Read the Korean sentence aloud, check the romanization line, and then open the Answer toggle only after you have made your choice. Tiny detective hat optional. 🕵️
1. 필자의 ＿＿＿＿은 분명해요.
[pil-ja-ui ＿＿＿＿-eun bun-myeong-hae-yo]
The writer’s claim is clear. 📰
Answer
주장 — 주장 means “claim/main argument.”
2. 이 ＿＿＿＿는 주장을 뒷받침해요.
[i ＿＿＿＿-neun ju-jang-eul dwit-bat-chim-hae-yo]
This evidence supports the claim. 🧱
Answer
근거 — 근거 means “evidence/grounds.”
3. ＿＿＿＿ 반론도 중요해요.
[＿＿＿＿ bal-lon-do jung-yo-hae-yo]
However, the counterargument is also important. ⚖️
Answer
그러나 — 그러나 signals contrast: “however.”
4. ＿＿＿＿ 결론을 확인해요.
[＿＿＿＿ gyeol-lon-eul hwa-gin-hae-yo]
Therefore, check the conclusion. 🧭
Answer
따라서 — 따라서 means “therefore/accordingly.”
5. ＿＿＿＿, 논지는 글의 중심이에요.
[＿＿＿＿, non-ji-neun geu-rui jung-sim-i-e-yo]
In other words, the line of argument is the center of the text. 🎯
Answer
즉 — 즉 means “in other words / that is.”
6. 필자의 ＿＿＿＿를 파악해요.
[pil-ja-ui ＿＿＿＿-reul pa-ak-hae-yo]
Identify the writer’s intent. 🔍
Answer
의도 — 의도 means “intent/purpose.”
7. 글의 ＿＿＿＿가 비판적이에요.
[geu-rui ＿＿＿＿-ga bi-pan-jeok-i-e-yo]
The tone of the text is critical. 🧊
Answer
어조 — 어조 means “tone.”
8. ＿＿＿＿는 opposing view예요.
[＿＿＿＿-neun opposing view-ye-yo]
A counterargument is an opposing view. 🔁
Answer
반론 — 반론 means “counterargument.”
9. ＿＿＿＿를 들어 설명해요.
[＿＿＿＿-reul deu-reo seol-myeong-hae-yo]
Explain by giving an example. 🧪
Answer
예시 — 예시를 들다 means “to give an example.”
10. 마지막 ＿＿＿＿을 읽어요.
[ma-ji-mak ＿＿＿＿-eul il-geo-yo]
Read the final conclusion. 🏁
Answer
결론 — 결론 means “conclusion.”
Vocabulary Box
- 필자 → writer/author
- 주장 → claim/main argument
- 근거 → evidence/grounds
- 그러나 → however
- 따라서 → therefore
- 즉 → in other words
- 논지 → line of argument
- 의도 → intent/purpose
- 어조 → tone
- 비판적 → critical
- 반론 → counterargument
- 예시 → example
- 결론 → conclusion
- 분명하다 → to be clear
- 뒷받침하다 → to support/back up
- 중요하다 → to be important
- 파악하다 → to identify/grasp
- 설명하다 → to explain
- 읽다 → to read
Tip 💡 If the sentence asks “what is the writer arguing?”, think 주장.
Want more reps? The Practice Hub below turns editorial analysis into a full argument-map workout.
🎯 Practice Hub — Reading Analysis: Editorial Passages
Welcome to the editorial-reading gym, where sentences do push-ups and claims wear tiny debate shoes. 📰 In this Practice Hub, you’ll train the exact skills that make Korean editorials readable: spotting 주장 (claim), tracking 근거 (evidence), noticing 반론 (counterargument), and landing on 결론 (conclusion). 🧠
🔊 Audio reminder: Use Korean Helper Widgets whenever you want to hear a sentence before analyzing it.
📝 Instructions: Fill each blank with the best Korean analysis word, connector, or reading-action verb. Say the completed sentence aloud, check whether the meaning fits the English line, then open the Answer toggle.
Exercise 1 — Argument Parts 🧩
A. 이 사설의 ＿＿＿＿은 명확해요.
[i sa-seor-ui ＿＿＿＿-eun myeong-hwak-hae-yo]
This editorial’s claim is clear. 📰
Answer
주장 — The main claim is what the writer argues.
B. 두 번째 ＿＿＿＿는 설득력이 있어요.
[du beon-jjae ＿＿＿＿-neun seol-deuk-ryeo-gi i-sseo-yo]
The second piece of evidence is persuasive. 🧱
Answer
근거 — 근거 supports a claim.
C. 짧은 ＿＿＿＿가 독자를 도와요.
[jjal-beun ＿＿＿＿-ga dok-ja-reul do-wa-yo]
A short example helps the reader. 🧪
Answer
예시 — 예시 makes an idea easier to understand.
D. 이 ＿＿＿＿은 반대 의견이에요.
[i ＿＿＿＿-eun ban-dae ui-gyeon-i-e-yo]
This counterargument is an opposing opinion. ⚖️
Answer
반론 — 반론 is an opposing argument.
E. 마지막 ＿＿＿＿이 글을 정리해요.
[ma-ji-mak ＿＿＿＿-i geu-reul jeong-ni-hae-yo]
The final conclusion organizes the text. 🏁
Answer
결론 — The conclusion is where the argument lands.
F. 필자의 ＿＿＿＿를 먼저 찾아요.
[pil-ja-ui ＿＿＿＿-reul meon-jeo cha-ja-yo]
Find the writer’s intent first. 🔍
Answer
의도 — 의도 is the writer’s purpose.
G. 글의 ＿＿＿＿가 조심스러워요.
[geu-rui ＿＿＿＿-ga jo-sim-seu-reo-wo-yo]
The tone of the text is cautious. 🧊
Answer
어조 — 어조 is tone.
H. 전체 ＿＿＿＿를 파악해요.
[jeon-che ＿＿＿＿-reul pa-ak-hae-yo]
Identify the overall line of argument. 🧭
Answer
논지 — 논지 is the argument’s direction.
I. 첫 문단의 ＿＿＿＿를 확인해요.
[cheot mun-dan-ui ＿＿＿＿-reul hwa-gin-hae-yo]
Check the first paragraph’s problem. 🚨
Answer
문제 — Many editorials begin by naming a problem.
J. 해결책은 ＿＿＿＿ 뒤에 나와요.
[hae-gyeol-chaek-eun ＿＿＿＿ dwi-e na-wa-yo]
The solution appears after the conclusion. 🛠️
Answer
결론 — The conclusion may include or point toward a solution.
Vocabulary Box
- 사설 → editorial
- 주장 → claim
- 근거 → evidence/grounds
- 예시 → example
- 반론 → counterargument
- 결론 → conclusion
- 필자 → writer
- 의도 → intent
- 어조 → tone
- 논지 → line of argument
- 문제 → problem
- 해결책 → solution
- 명확하다 → to be clear
- 설득력이 있다 → to be persuasive
- 돕다 → to help
- 정리하다 → to organize/summarize
- 찾다 → to find
- 파악하다 → to identify/grasp
- 확인하다 → to check
- 나오다 → to appear/come out
Tip 💡 Argument parts answer “what role does this sentence play?”
Exercise 2 — Connector Signals 🚦
A. ＿＿＿＿, 필자는 반론을 제시해요.
[＿＿＿＿, pil-ja-neun bal-lon-eul je-si-hae-yo]
However, the writer presents a counterargument. ⚖️
Answer
그러나 — Use 그러나 for contrast.
B. ＿＿＿＿, 결론은 타당해요.
[＿＿＿＿, gyeol-lon-eun ta-dang-hae-yo]
Therefore, the conclusion is valid. 🧭
Answer
따라서 — Use 따라서 for result/conclusion.
C. ＿＿＿＿, 논지는 하나예요.
[＿＿＿＿, non-ji-neun ha-na-ye-yo]
In other words, the line of argument is one. 🪄
Answer
즉 — 즉 restates or clarifies.
D. ＿＿＿＿, 첫 근거를 봐요.
[＿＿＿＿, cheot geun-geo-reul bwa-yo]
For example, look at the first evidence. 🧪
Answer
예를 들어 — This introduces an example.
E. ＿＿＿＿, 다른 관점도 있어요.
[＿＿＿＿, da-reun gwan-jeom-do i-sseo-yo]
On the other hand, another perspective also exists. 🔁
Answer
반면에 — Use it for “on the other hand.”
F. ＿＿＿＿, 두 번째 근거도 중요해요.
[＿＿＿＿, du beon-jjae geun-geo-do jung-yo-hae-yo]
Also, the second evidence is important. ➕
Answer
또한 — 또한 adds another point.
G. ＿＿＿＿, 필자의 의도는 분명해요.
[＿＿＿＿, pil-ja-ui ui-do-neun bun-myeong-hae-yo]
Ultimately, the writer’s intent is clear. 🏁
Answer
결국 — 결국 means “ultimately/in the end.”
H. ＿＿＿＿ 근거가 부족해요.
[＿＿＿＿ geun-geo-ga bu-jok-hae-yo]
Because the evidence is insufficient. 🕳️
Answer
왜냐하면 — 왜냐하면 introduces a reason: “because.”
I. ＿＿＿＿, 어조를 확인해요.
[＿＿＿＿, eo-jo-reul hwa-gin-hae-yo]
Especially, check the tone. 🔍
Answer
특히 — 특히 highlights something: “especially.”
J. ＿＿＿＿, 새로운 문제가 나와요.
[＿＿＿＿, sae-ro-un mun-je-ga na-wa-yo]
Meanwhile, a new problem appears. 🧭
Answer
한편 — 한편 can shift to another side or meanwhile point.
Vocabulary Box
- 그러나 → however
- 따라서 → therefore
- 즉 → in other words
- 예를 들어 → for example
- 반면에 → on the other hand
- 또한 → also
- 결국 → ultimately/in the end
- 왜냐하면 → because
- 특히 → especially
- 한편 → meanwhile/on the other side
- 필자 → writer
- 반론 → counterargument
- 결론 → conclusion
- 논지 → line of argument
- 근거 → evidence
- 관점 → perspective
- 의도 → intent
- 어조 → tone
- 문제 → problem
- 제시하다 → to present
- 보다 → to look/see
- 중요하다 → to be important
- 분명하다 → to be clear
- 부족하다 → to be insufficient
- 확인하다 → to check
- 나오다 → to appear
Tip 💡 Connectors are road signs; they tell you whether the argument turns, adds, explains, or lands.
Exercise 3 — Analysis Actions 🔍
A. 주장을 정확하게 ＿＿＿＿.
[ju-jang-eul jeong-hwak-ha-ge ＿＿＿＿]
Identify the claim accurately. 🎯
Answer
파악해요 — From 파악하다, “to identify/grasp.”
B. 근거가 주장을 ＿＿＿＿.
[geun-geo-ga ju-jang-eul ＿＿＿＿]
The evidence supports the claim. 🧱
Answer
뒷받침해요 — From 뒷받침하다, “to support/back up.”
C. 필자는 문제를 강하게 ＿＿＿＿.
[pil-ja-neun mun-je-reul gang-ha-ge ＿＿＿＿]
The writer strongly criticizes the problem. 🧊
Answer
비판해요 — From 비판하다, “to criticize.”
D. 글은 해결책을 천천히 ＿＿＿＿.
[geu-reun hae-gyeol-chaeg-eul cheon-cheon-hi ＿＿＿＿]
The text slowly presents the solution. 🛠️
Answer
제시해요 — From 제시하다, “to present.”
E. 필자는 논지를 다시 ＿＿＿＿.
[pil-ja-neun non-ji-reul da-si ＿＿＿＿]
The writer emphasizes the line of argument again. 📌
Answer
강조해요 — From 강조하다, “to emphasize.”
F. 마지막 문단을 짧게 ＿＿＿＿.
[ma-ji-mak mun-dan-eul jjal-ge ＿＿＿＿]
Summarize the final paragraph briefly. 📝
Answer
요약해요 — From 요약하다, “to summarize.”
G. 두 관점을 조심스럽게 ＿＿＿＿.
[du gwan-jeom-eul jo-sim-seu-reop-ge ＿＿＿＿]
Compare the two perspectives carefully. ⚖️
Answer
비교해요 — From 비교하다, “to compare.”
H. 이 문장은 예시를 ＿＿＿＿.
[i mun-jang-eun ye-si-reul ＿＿＿＿]
This sentence explains the example. 🧪
Answer
설명해요 — From 설명하다, “to explain.”
I. 반론을 논리적으로 ＿＿＿＿.
[bal-lon-eul nol-li-jeok-eu-ro ＿＿＿＿]
Refute the counterargument logically. 🛡️
Answer
반박해요 — From 반박하다, “to refute.”
J. 결론의 타당성을 ＿＿＿＿.
[gyeol-lon-ui ta-dang-seong-eul ＿＿＿＿]
Evaluate the validity of the conclusion. 🧠
Answer
평가해요 — From 평가하다, “to evaluate.”
Vocabulary Box
- 주장 → claim
- 근거 → evidence
- 필자 → writer
- 문제 → problem
- 해결책 → solution
- 논지 → line of argument
- 문단 → paragraph
- 관점 → perspective
- 문장 → sentence
- 예시 → example
- 반론 → counterargument
- 결론 → conclusion
- 타당성 → validity/reasonableness
- 파악하다 → to identify/grasp
- 뒷받침하다 → to support
- 비판하다 → to criticize
- 제시하다 → to present
- 강조하다 → to emphasize
- 요약하다 → to summarize
- 비교하다 → to compare
- 설명하다 → to explain
- 반박하다 → to refute
- 평가하다 → to evaluate
Tip 💡 Analysis verbs turn “I read it” into “I understood what it is doing.”
Exercise 4 — Editorial Map 🗺️
A. 사설은 보통 ＿＿＿＿로 시작해요.
[sa-seo-reun bo-tong ＿＿＿＿-ro si-jak-hae-yo]
An editorial usually begins with a problem. 🚨
Answer
문제 — Many editorials begin by presenting a problem.
B. 그다음 ＿＿＿＿을 분석해요.
[geu-da-eum ＿＿＿＿-eul bun-seok-hae-yo]
Next, analyze the cause. 🧪
Answer
원인 — 원인 means “cause.”
C. 결과도 함께 ＿＿＿＿.
[gyeol-gwa-do ham-kke ＿＿＿＿]
Check the result together too. 📊
Answer
확인해요 — From 확인하다, “to check.”
D. 필자는 ＿＿＿＿을 제시해요.
[pil-ja-neun ＿＿＿＿-eul je-si-hae-yo]
The writer presents a solution. 🛠️
Answer
해결책 — 해결책 means “solution.”
E. 이 ＿＿＿＿은 긍정적이에요.
[i ＿＿＿＿-eun geung-jeong-jeok-i-e-yo]
This perspective is positive. 🌤️
Answer
관점 — 관점 means “perspective/viewpoint.”
F. 두 번째 ＿＿＿＿은 부정적이에요.
[du beon-jjae ＿＿＿＿-eun bu-jeong-jeok-i-e-yo]
The second perspective is negative. 🌧️
Answer
관점 — Same word, different stance.
G. 첫 문단은 ＿＿＿＿을 소개해요.
[cheot mun-dan-eun ＿＿＿＿-eul so-gae-hae-yo]
The first paragraph introduces the issue. 📰
Answer
쟁점 — 쟁점 means “issue / point of debate.”
H. 중간 문단은 ＿＿＿＿를 더해요.
[jung-gan mun-dan-eun ＿＿＿＿-reul deo-hae-yo]
The middle paragraph adds evidence. 🧱
Answer
근거 — Middle paragraphs often build support.
I. 마지막 문단은 ＿＿＿＿을 강조해요.
[ma-ji-mak mun-dan-eun ＿＿＿＿-eul gang-jo-hae-yo]
The final paragraph emphasizes the conclusion. 🏁
Answer
결론 — The final paragraph often reinforces the conclusion.
J. 전체 구조를 ＿＿＿＿.
[jeon-che gu-jo-reul ＿＿＿＿]
Summarize the overall structure. 🗺️
Answer
요약해요 — From 요약하다, “to summarize.”
Vocabulary Box
- 사설 → editorial
- 문제 → problem
- 원인 → cause
- 결과 → result
- 필자 → writer
- 해결책 → solution
- 관점 → perspective
- 쟁점 → issue/point of debate
- 문단 → paragraph
- 근거 → evidence
- 결론 → conclusion
- 구조 → structure
- 시작하다 → to begin
- 분석하다 → to analyze
- 확인하다 → to check
- 제시하다 → to present
- 소개하다 → to introduce
- 더하다 → to add
- 강조하다 → to emphasize
- 요약하다 → to summarize
- 긍정적 → positive
- 부정적 → negative
Tip 💡 Editorial structure often moves from problem → cause/result → evidence → solution/conclusion.
Exercise 5 — Mixed Mastery + Pitfall Patrol 🛡️
A. 주제와 ＿＿＿＿을 구분해요.
[ju-je-wa ＿＿＿＿-eul gu-bun-hae-yo]
Distinguish the topic and the claim. 🎯
Answer
주장 — Pitfall patrol: 주제 (topic) is not the same as 주장 (claim).
B. 예시는 항상 ＿＿＿＿가 아니에요.
[ye-si-neun hang-sang ＿＿＿＿-ga a-ni-e-yo]
An example is not always evidence. 🧪
Answer
근거 — ❌ Every 예시 = 근거 → ✅ An example may explain, but evidence must support the claim.
C. ＿＿＿＿ 뒤에는 전환을 예상해요.
[＿＿＿＿ dwi-e-neun jeon-hwan-eul ye-sang-hae-yo]
After “however,” expect a turn. ⚖️
Answer
그러나 — Contrast words often reveal the writer’s real move.
D. 반론을 필자의 ＿＿＿＿로 착각하지 마세요.
[bal-lon-eul pil-ja-ui ＿＿＿＿-ro chak-gak-ha-ji ma-se-yo]
Do not mistake a counterargument for the writer’s claim. 🚫
Answer
주장 — ❌ 반론 = writer’s opinion → ✅ 반론 is an opposing view.
E. 번역 전에 ＿＿＿＿를 먼저 봐요.
[beon-yeok jeo-ne ＿＿＿＿-reul meon-jeo bwa-yo]
Before translation, look at the structure first. 🗺️
Answer
구조 — Structure first, translation second. Your brain deserves a map.
F. 결론의 ＿＿＿＿을 평가해요.
[gyeol-lon-ui ＿＿＿＿-eul pyeong-ga-hae-yo]
Evaluate the conclusion’s validity. 🧠
Answer
타당성 — Ask whether the conclusion follows from the evidence.
G. 어조가 ＿＿＿＿이면 비판을 찾아요.
[eo-jo-ga ＿＿＿＿-i-myeon bi-pan-eul cha-ja-yo]
If the tone is critical, look for criticism. 🧊
Answer
비판적 — 비판적 means “critical.”
H. ＿＿＿＿, 필자는 해결책을 제시해요.
[＿＿＿＿, pil-ja-neun hae-gyeol-chaeg-eul je-si-hae-yo]
Ultimately, the writer presents a solution. 🛠️
Answer
결국 — 결국 often helps signal the final landing.
I. 논지를 한 문장으로 ＿＿＿＿.
[non-ji-reul han mun-jang-eu-ro ＿＿＿＿]
Summarize the line of argument in one sentence. 📝
Answer
요약해요 — If you can summarize the 논지, you understood the passage.
J. 필자의 ＿＿＿＿와 어조를 함께 확인해요.
[pil-ja-ui ＿＿＿＿-wa eo-jo-reul ham-kke hwa-gin-hae-yo]
Check the writer’s intent and tone together. 🔍
Answer
의도 — Intent + tone gives you the writer’s stance.
Vocabulary Box
- 주제 → topic
- 주장 → claim
- 예시 → example
- 근거 → evidence
- 그러나 → however
- 반론 → counterargument
- 필자 → writer
- 번역 → translation
- 구조 → structure
- 결론 → conclusion
- 타당성 → validity
- 어조 → tone
- 비판적 → critical
- 결국 → ultimately
- 해결책 → solution
- 논지 → line of argument
- 문장 → sentence
- 의도 → intent
- 구분하다 → to distinguish
- 예상하다 → to expect
- 착각하다 → to mistake
- 보다 → to look/see
- 평가하다 → to evaluate
- 찾다 → to find
- 제시하다 → to present
- 요약하다 → to summarize
- 확인하다 → to check
Tip 💡 Pitfall patrol rule: don’t label a sentence by its vocabulary alone; label it by its role in the argument.
🎉 You just trained the editorial-reading muscles that matter: claim spotting, evidence checking, contrast tracking, tone reading, and conclusion judging. Next time a Korean editorial tries to look intimidating, hand it a tiny map and proceed calmly. 🗺️📰
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