Prompt #2

Typically, rereading only occurs for me in articles or forms of a short text. I am not the type to reread the entire novel that I have just read. The first experience of reading a novel engages me and captures my full attention; which, I may thoroughly enjoy more. However, when it comes to an article I tend to catch myself skimming it for the main purpose, which is why I find rereading articles and short texts beneficial for myself. Rereading is not only for those who do not comprehend on the first try, but a way to develop a better comprehension of reading between the lines; which Foster talks quite a bit about. Also, rereading may be not only for comprehension but for a way to get a closer and more thorough read on the text.   

I believe the importance of rereading is the ability to grasp the information in the text on a level of better comprehension. For instance, Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is a text I found myself frequently reviewing in order to grasp his elevated vocabulary and interoperate the meaning of some of his text. Yet, rereading is also a fundamental learning skill in developing the ability of a closer read to the text and better understanding. Even though that is the case, I can still never force myself to go and reread novels quite often. However, I do find myself skimming large passages if I happen to get distracted, but that is typically only the case when I am not fully intrigued in the text. I enjoy being able to be interested in the book, but how can I if I already know the ending?