I read the same part from the Adler’s book today and this lecture definitely clarified and expanded a few things for me. I found the annotation part especially helpful as this is not addressed in Adler’s book per se. Thank you.
You're welcome. Annotation of books is, in my opinion, one of the most important reading practices one can develop. It truly does aid in understanding a text. I hope to hear from you again soon. Enjoy your reading!
End questions: 1. The questions one needs to ask are: 1 What type of imaginative literature am I reading? Prose Fiction work like Novel, Novella, and Short Story; along with Plays. 2. What is this work of imaginative literature about? As in the story as a whole, the plot. 3. What is this work of imaginative literature about in its details? The setting, themes, characters and writing style present. 4. What do I think about it? As in my view of the work. 2. Prohibitions on reading imaginative works? 1. Don't fight the effect the work has on you as you read. Read for the experience, allow the work to change or work on you. 2. Don't read imaginative literature as you would a book that is communicating information. Read for the story being presented to you. 3. Don't criticize imaginative literature by the standards of truth that apply to the communication of knowledge. 3. What are the types of imaginative literature? Novels, Novellas, Short Stories, and Plays. 4. What are the rules for reading prose fiction? 1. Immerse into the story. 2. Read the work in one setting if possible. 3. Do not judge characters in a favorable or unfavorable manner until you know more about them and their role in the story is, and why they act the way they do. 4. Avoid annotation on first reading. No interruptions. 5. Rules for plays? 1. Direct the play in your mind. 2. Tell the characters how to perform their roles, and explain.
I read the same part from the Adler’s book today and this lecture definitely clarified and expanded a few things for me. I found the annotation part especially helpful as this is not addressed in Adler’s book per se. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Annotation of books is, in my opinion, one of the most important reading practices one can develop. It truly does aid in understanding a text.
I hope to hear from you again soon. Enjoy your reading!
End questions:
1. The questions one needs to ask are: 1 What type of imaginative literature am I reading? Prose Fiction work like Novel, Novella, and Short Story; along with Plays. 2. What is this work of imaginative literature about? As in the story as a whole, the plot. 3. What is this work of imaginative literature about in its details? The setting, themes, characters and writing style present. 4. What do I think about it? As in my view of the work.
2. Prohibitions on reading imaginative works?
1. Don't fight the effect the work has on you as you read. Read for the experience, allow the work to change or work on you.
2. Don't read imaginative literature as you would a book that is communicating information. Read for the story being presented to you.
3. Don't criticize imaginative literature by the standards of truth that apply to the communication of knowledge.
3. What are the types of imaginative literature?
Novels, Novellas, Short Stories, and Plays.
4. What are the rules for reading prose fiction?
1. Immerse into the story.
2. Read the work in one setting if possible.
3. Do not judge characters in a favorable or unfavorable manner until you know more about them and their role in the story is, and why they act the way they do.
4. Avoid annotation on first reading. No interruptions.
5. Rules for plays?
1. Direct the play in your mind.
2. Tell the characters how to perform their roles, and explain.