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Abdelrahman

Ms. . Ola Gabr

English

21-10-2022

Interpreting a literacy Picasso

Have you ever finished reading a book or a short tale and wondered what

the author was trying to say? Or perhaps you questioned why the author wrote this. When

we read, we inevitably have these questions in mind. Making connections to the writing

as you read requires you to spend time interpreting it. Using the text as a guide when

interpreting a work is one of the greatest approaches. In evaluating the book as a guide,

you are looking at the To determine the meaning and significance of the story, consider

the story's key components and how they relate to one another. You must start by

analyzing the text before you can start looking for its significance. Before you even start

reading, you start analyzing. Asking yourself what you already know about the author,

reading any introductory notes, and then quickly skimming the content will help you

form a first opinion. As you discover more about the author and establish links with any

prior knowledge you may have of the subject, this first stage will assist you in starting to

feel a connection to the literature (Study.com | Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit.

Research Schools, Degrees & Careers, n.d.) . This text will cover the tools of

interpretation which is context, upbringing, character, and surroundings and their roles of

how they affect the readers interpretation of the text.

Context is the first and most important element of interpretation. Context

is background knowledge that aids in the understanding of a literary text's

message. A piece of literature, whether it be a novel, memoir, or collection of

short stories, can be read in many different ways depending on the context the
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author provides. Every writer should be aware of context and how to use it in their

own writing process because some context is evident and some takes a deep

reading of the literary work. Literary context is background knowledge or

circumstances that you include to explain why a particular event is occurring.

Context may also be a character's backstory that you include to explain their

conduct and personality.

Upbringings and character development are essential to any masterpiece.

How a character feels about particular experiences or other characters depends on his point of

view. Everyone should have a unique viewpoint on the scenery in your book, just like in real life.

Even if four people attend the same event, they all leave with different experiences or insights

(NY Book Editors, 2019). The character goes through a gradual transition that starts at the begin-

ning and lasts the entire narrative. The emotional growth of the characters inspires and draws the

reader or viewer into the story if conflict, tension, and suspense make them gripping and keep

them on the edge of their seats (Connecting With Audiences Through Character Emotions,

2020). Previous studies have shown that childhood experiences have an impact on an individual's

health as they age. For instance, those who have more ACEs as children are more likely to expe-

rience melancholy, anxiety, substance misuse, and other negative health behaviors as they get

older. This means that it has an effect on interpreting one’s perspective among different perspec-

tives that every person is different depending on their life story and personal experiences

(Daines, 2021).
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The environment or the surroundings play an important part in any piece

of literature. For growth, the environment has practically sole responsibility. In reading, the envi-

ronment accounted for around 80% of growth in sound awareness. Only in measurements of

speed did genetics continue to play a significant effect (Environment Plays Key Role in Develop-

ing Reading Skills, Study Finds, n.d.).

Ever pondered what the author was trying to communicate after finishing a book

or a short story? You might have also wondered why the author chose to write this. These

thoughts always cross our minds when we read. You must take your time interpreting the writing

in order to draw connections to it as you read. One of the best methods for interpreting a work is

to use the text as a guide. When assessing the book as a manual, you are considering the Exam-

ine the story's essential elements and their interrelationships to ascertain its importance and

meaning. Before you can start seeking for the text's importance, you must first analyze it. Prior to

beginning to read , you begin analyzing , You can develop an initial impression by considering

what you already know about the author, reading any introductory notes, and then rapidly skim-

ming the text. This initial stage will help you feel a connection to the literature as you learn more

about the author and forge connections with any prior knowledge you may have about the sub-

ject.
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Works Cited

Study.com | Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers.

(n.d.). https://study.com/academy/lesson/interpreting-literary-meaning-how-to-use-text-

to-guide-your-interpretation.html

NY Book Editors. (2019, August 30). What’s the Difference Between Perspective and Point of

View?https://nybookeditors.com/2016/02/whats-the-difference-between-perspective-and-

point-of-view/

Connecting with Audiences Through Character Emotions. (2020, November 24). Writers

Store. https://writersstore.com/blogs/news/connecting-with-audiences-through-character-

emotions

Daines, C. L. (2021, April 5). Effects of positive and negative childhood experiences on adult

family health - BMC Public Health. BioMed

Central. https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-10732-

Environment plays key role in developing reading skills, study finds. (n.d.).

ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100111122647.htm

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