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The writer, in this case, only focuses on the reading for general comprehension. It is more complex process so that it is suitable used to
university’s students.
3. The Definitions of Comprehension
Comprehension is the ability to understand what you see or hear.
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2009 explains that comprehension is a
“construction process” because it involves all of the elements of the reading process working together as a text is read to create representation of the text in the
readers mind http:www.wikipedia.orgwikicomprehension.meaning. In addition, it is stated on the free online dictionary, Thesaurus 2009 that
comprehension covers: a. 1 The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of;
understanding. 2 The knowledge that is acquired in this way.
b. Capacity to include.
c.
Logic:
the sum of meanings and corresponding implications inherent in a term. Furthermore, it is also stated in Encyclopedia 2009 that comprehension
also includes: 1. Comprehension - an ability to understand the meaning or importance of
something or the knowledge acquired as a result; “how you can do that is beyond your comprehension”; “he was famous for his comprehension of
American literature.”
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a Discernment, savvy, understanding, apprehension - the cognitive
condition of someone who understands; “he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect.”
b Incomprehension - an inability to understand; “his incomprehension of
the consequences.” 2. Comprehension - the relation of comprising something; “he admired the
inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work.” a
Inclusion b
Involvement - a connection of inclusion or containment; “he escaped involvement in the accident”; “there was additional involvement of the
liver and spleen” http:www.thefreedictionary.comcomprehension.ht m.
From the definition above it can be concluded that comprehension is a process of creativity and personal activity involving individual mental process
which comes from the awareness of the readers themselves in order to understand deeper the text as the writer’s message and also the capacity of the mind to
perceive and understand; the power, act, or process of grasping with the intellect; perception; and understanding of a text.
4. The Definitions of Reading Comprehension
