A good reader will ask themselves questions as they read along‚ using sticky notes for that section. This technique allows the readers to come back to the questions and answer them after reader more of the novel or essay. Also‚ a good reader uses hints the author hides through the passage for the reader to interpret. This lets readers figure out what message the author wants the reader to know. Good readers are active readers which means they use their reading experiences for support by bring knowledge
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Wanex 5-2 The Benefit of Identifying with Literary Characters Vladimir Nabokov’s article “Good Readers and Good Writers” is an intriguing read that concentrates on his interpretation of what proper reading and great authors entail. He specifically articulates that one should read to comprehend minute details before summarizing the big picture of the text; if they try to create generalizations from the beginning‚ they will not be able to grasp the true meaning of the piece. He then explains that
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Nabokov: Providing a Flood and Lifeboat In Nabokov’s 1948 “Good Readers and Good Writers‚” the reader has the opportunity to view the possibilities of a beautiful collision of a major reader and a major writer. This piece discusses reading and writing: skills that have become standardized and slightly devalued as education has advanced. Literacy has become so expected that little thought is put into what defines a good reader or writer; Nabokov tackles this idea head on. Nabokov’s intention
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After mentioning the list of good readers‚ Nabokov says that we need to really immerse ourselves into the book‚ and “we have no physical organ (as we have the eye in regard to a painting) that takes in the whole picture and then can enjoy its details. But at a second‚ or third‚ or fourth reading we do‚ in a sense‚ behave towards a book as we do towards a painting.” (7) He makes a reference to how paintings are easy to “fondle” over the details of. However‚ reading is considered an art in this context
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What makes a someone a good reader? This might be something a teacher has asked their students before giving out a 5 page paper on it‚ but really think about the question. Being creative and understanding how the author of a story tries to convey their audience to feel a specific way after reading the piece of literature they worked so hard on can help make someone a good reader. It is important to understand what the author wants to convey in his story‚ and what an author is trying to get his audience
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what a good writer is would be the first step in answering the question‚ "How has you education shaped your view of what it means to be a good writer?". A good writer is a combination of many qualities that are learned and perfected throughout time. Qualities a good writer would posses include: having a strong voice‚ being organized‚ and being grammatically aware. Continuing your education helps a person reach the title of a good writer‚ but a good writer never stops learning. When a writer does
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2012 Annual Summary Simserv-Pitka Enterprises January 2013 Corporate Overview The consumer products industry has seen dramatic change in the last decade‚ due to increasing costs in manufacturing‚ need for innovative products‚ and decrease in brand loyalty. These changes have created the need to modify previous tactics to continue operating in this competitive industry. Acquisition of Pitka Industries In November‚ Simserv completed the process for acquiring Pitka Industries to form Simserv-Pitka
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The characteristics of good writing It is important that we produce good writing for technical reports and research papers by organizing ideas and points. Also‚ good writing will permit readers to concentrate on ideas and may help the writer to give the impression that he knows what he is talking about. The first point is that we have to think about what college readers will expect. In general‚ writing in College may varies from course to course‚ point to point. For example
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Qualities of a Good Writer While writers come from all walks of life‚ they share certain qualities that help them produce satisfying work. If you have some of these characteristics‚ you could try a career in creative writing. Alternatively‚ you could look for creative writers with these qualities to assist with your organization’s publications. Creative writers might publish poetry‚ short stories and novels‚ but they also work for many kinds of clients to earn their living. Creative writers craft new
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According to Vladimir Nabokov‚ in an essay entitled “Good Readers and Good Writers‚” there are specific traits that make up a good writer. One looking to be a great writer should be “considered as a storyteller‚ as a teacher‚ and as an enchanter” (1007). Sylvia Plath is a good writer‚ because she meets each of his expectations. Nabokov was primarily educated at the prestigious Trinity College‚ Cambridge. He lectured and taught at Stanford University‚ Wellesley College‚ and Cornell University‚ all
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