You should not try to skim and read through the work quickly.
your reader should have a mental picture of it.
Samuel Johnson strongly believed that all literature should please the reader as well as teach him something. He believed in clear and concise writing and wanted to reach as many people as possible. He wrote many periodicals and essays that were published in newspapers around the country.
You should be an active reader if you are trying to remember the information that you are reading.
To make information more specific for the reader
Is it true or false that all citations of sources in the text of your paper should reference the reader to a reference at the end of the paper always?
You should ask how the text makes you feel.
reader; writer
your reader should have a mental picture of it.
it depends if is a book of a journal, look on one of the first pages, it should have something like a copyright page or whatever, but it should say something like fiction or non fiction. if it is a journal you write yourself, if you make up a character but base the story on a true event, it is historical non fiction. if it is something that actually happened, it is non fiction.
The concluding paragraph of an essay should typically restate the thesis statement to remind the reader of the main argument and offer a final thought or reflection that leaves the reader thinking. This section should summarize the main points discussed in the essay and make a final compelling statement to leave a lasting impression on the reader.
An expository writing explains something in great detail. After reading an expository, the reader should have learned something new about the topic.
The writer's decisions in creating a story's setting should aim to provide a rich and immersive backdrop that enhances the narrative and complements the characters and plot. Setting choices should also contribute to the overall mood and atmosphere of the story, helping to engage readers and transport them into the world being presented.
the non-fiction.....but should be in the fiction :)
Write something to try to grab the reader's attention. You also should give the readers an idea of what you are writing about.
When reading the iliad reader should infer thah
Life is too short. Unless it is a school assignment, read what you like. You can use Locus Magazine which reviews science fiction books to see if you would be interested in a title. Or you can ask another reader to make a recommendation. Or you could attend a science fiction convention and listen to authors read parts of their books.
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