Overall my experience with reading has been forced, and limited and has lost its original glamour. For me what reading novels brings to other people, I can obtain through other means that are more appealing for my way of thinking. While I don’t enjoy the act of reading a 600 page mandatory novel, I do enjoy the conversations that it can cause. Such as the debating, and sometimes the arguments, that come from the material within the carefully thought out cover pages can be intriguing and rewarding. However, to say that books have influenced my thoughts about the world, or have made…
I’m not sure exactly why I feel this way; maybe it is because you get to imagine what you are reading and are not bound by the depiction on a screen. I’m not however the first to think this; many prominent figures such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffet strongly believe reading makes you a smarter person and gives you power. The power of reading is not only mentioned in Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World it is the main focus of Fahrenheit 451 which depicts a dystopian world where all books are burned to keep citizens complacent and powerless. The lessons and insight about life that reading has presented me this year were very interesting and impactful.…
Art and literature are the foundation of life. Long before Netflix and social media existed, people used books to entertain themselves. Mason Cooley said “reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are”. Even in 21st century, the age of technology, people use books as a source of entertainment and writing as a form of self-expression. Books and reading in general has many benefits like mental stimulation, gaining knowledge and much more.…
I read because it gives me knowledge. I read because it gives…
I have come across many people in my life and few have made such an impact on my life as my best friend has. When I sit and reminisce about the previous years of my life, I can hardly believe how I survived without my best friend. Candyce Martin has been by my side for five years now and hopefully for many years to come. She is such an extraordinary person with an extremely active imagination that is contagious. Candyce is my best friend for infinite reasons, but the three that stood out to me the most is her unique personality, responsible ways, and dependability in any situation.…
C.S. Lewis states, “We read to know we’re not alone.” Many books throughout the centuries are prime examples of Lewis’ statement. Reading is an escape from reality for readers to know that there are other people who are just like them. Although these characters are not genuine, they have many of the same characteristics as people in this physical world. Two stories that portray this idea are “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare and “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling.…
Alexie, Sherman. " A Good Story. " The St. Martin's Guide to Writing, edited by Rise B. Axelrod and Charles R. Cooper, 9th ed., Bedford St. Martin's, 2010, pp. 557-560.…
People everywhere throughout the world have wondered why is reading important. There are numerous benefits that comes from reading. Its a vital fundamental to function in todays society. We discover new things by reading. Without that essential day to day activities will become a source of frustration.…
Lastly, reading connects me with the world around me, which helps me to make connections, gaining a better understanding and find meaning to the story. Stories are told in countless ways. A spider can tell a story from the web she creates; just by watching the spider weave her web, the species of the spider is shown by the design and steps she takes to shape the web, like learning the personality of a character by reading about his story. Watching her web unfold, unveils mystery and completing missing parts that eventually become a magnificent piece of art like a plot of a book has its introduction, conflict, climax, and resolution that make the reader interested. Almost every story has a main character that the story focuses on that shows more about the character as the story progresses.…
A New World Imagine what your life would be like if you didn’t have the capability to read or write. For me, life would be quite dull, and a harsh reality. Reading is my escape. Nothing compares yo the moment when I open a book. I get so involved into the story that I feel as if I am one of the characters getting to experience everything alongside them.…
Reading also helps your grammar, sentence structure and more. Reading has many benefits for writers. But these aren't "the secret reason" why writers are avid readers. The secret reason why writers are avid readers is because they need to constantly replace the worlds they put on paper with others. Sounds incredulous, right?…
This same group of researchers looked into what the younger readers enjoyed about reading their most common answer was to learn, gain knowledge, and uncovering information. Some of the other respondents said they enjoyed escaping…
Alireza Taraz English IV 1st Block Mr. Arnett, M. Ed 10/9/2017 George R.R. Martin George Raymond Richard Martin, born as George Raymond Marin (September 20, 1948) is an American novelist writer in the fantasy, horror and science fiction. He sold his first short story, "The Hero," to Galaxy, a science fiction magazine, which was published in 1971. He published nine novels, ten short story collections, and one children's book. From all of his good work one of his best known is the Song of Ice and Fire series.…
Who Am I as a Reader I am not person who likes to read a lot, only when it comes to school reading, then I will do it. I notice that reading is important in life because it helps with writing and speaking. I notice, I should read often everyday because it can help me improve with my reading and writing skills later in the future. Reading and writing is important because everyone needs to learn how write and speak good to communicate with people. People learn how to read to by pronouncing the letter out and so by looking pictures from a book that they are reading.…
“How does reading make us more Human”? (makes us more aware of what's going on around us) I believe reading makes us more human because it makes us more aware. More aware of what's going on around in the world around us, and makes some people look at the world differently. I think any piece of reading can open your eyes up to new things making you more aware of the opportunities this world may have to offer.…