Prompt 4

        As readers, once a scene or setting is introduced we begin to put together a mental image of

what we just read. That is how we begin to develop a better understanding of what the writer is trying

 to convey. By the author including vivid descriptions and detail we are able to picture what the

author is describing. With that being said, we all have our own imaginations so when we read

something each readers' mind can interpret a scene somewhat differently. (Foster 114) "We tend to

give writers all the credit, but reading is also an event of the imagination". Reading gives our minds

the freedom to roam to and piece together the story for ourselves. "Pay attention to what you feel

about the text. It probably means something". (Foster 114) There is no wrong way interpret a text.

Our minds analyze the text and displays an image to help us better visualize what we read, to make it

more personal. As the writer creates the novel he or she has imagined the characters and the scenes

to cater to what he or she wants. The writer and each reader can relate to scenarios differently so

each reader connects to the book in their own unique way. As readers we must rely on the writer to

provide us with a clear image so as we read the book we are able to let the words come to life in our

minds. Reading and writing are connected in a way that you can not do one without the other. They

work together to create a story.


Lindsey Conkle


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  1. Mrs. MacJuly 17, 2017 at 4:02 AM

    Yes, literacy scholars say that the mark and measure of "Reading Comprehension" is that the reader can "see" in her mind what is going on in the text. I think developing that is so important and awesome. It's the movie in the mind!
    Mrs. Mac

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