The Readability of an Unreadable Text.

Gordon, Robert M.

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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The Readability of an Unreadable Text.

Gordon, Robert M.

English Journal, v69 n3 p60-61 Mar 1980

The Dale-Chall Readability Formula and the Fry Readability Graph were used to analyze passages of Plato's "Parmenides," a notoriously difficult literary piece. The readability levels of the text ranged from fourth to eighth grade (Dale-Chall) and from sixth to tenth grade (Fry), indicating the limitations of the readability tests. (DF)

Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Measurement Techniques, Readability, Readability Formulas

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Dale Chall Readability Formula

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