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How To Read Literature

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Throw-out the years, I have been told by relatives how reading from an early age, has always been a habit for me. From children books to my grandfather’s old books. Although always encouraged by my parents to read, it was a natural essence. Most of the books have been in Spanish, being this my primary language. As I grew older, the notion of being recognized by relatives as the reader, empowered me by exceeding their expectations. Despite not knowing how to recognize the significances of certain words, my parents’ college thesis was among the books that I read. As the years went by, reading was no longer of my interest. The reason was not the shortness of time or responsibility, it was the lack of motivation. The transition to a different country and language restrained me. It was not until high school that I became interested in reading again. Eager to be literate and not fallen behind among peers, encouraged me to persevere and improve my reading skills in English. Ever since, Khaled …show more content…

It integrates the reader as if it is one own story. Novels as Safe heaven and the fault in our stars brings tears to my eyes, these are examples of fiction books that enhance sympathy towards the cast. Not forgetting how it can be fragmented nature of reality; life true story. However, not every individual is to be interested in the exact narrative stories whether fiction or nonfiction. Many are attracted by the cover, others by the title or just for pleasure. As for dystopian fiction, diversity in the context, unpleasant and indifferences attracts more young adults. Divergent and the giver are among dystopian fiction where true darkness comes along. The path into the world of fiction can trap readers as emotions rise. Personally, when reading these type of fictions, it surpasses a habit and becomes mixed feelings where anxiety, compassion, love and hatred towards characters

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