ENG 1102: Essay #1 (Literacy Narrative)

ENG 1102: ESSAY#1 (LITERACY NARRATIVE)

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ENG 1102: ESSAY#1 (LITERACY NARRATIVE)

Introduction

I have always been a proficient reader since my early childhood. With the passage of time, it became challenging for me to accommodate time to read favorite books. Reading enhanced my imagination, thinking skills and creativity. Stories often pictured real instances in front of me as most of them existed in practical life. Both reading and writing are interrelated to each other. In order to become a profound writer, it is essential to read quality material persistently. The impact of reading on life depends on the kind of thing read as it resembles keeping a company. After reading, I advanced to learn things which amazed me. I also share the knowledge and excitement with my peers after reading the text which is worth sharing. I am interested in reading short plays and comic books and possess a little interest in reading newspapers or texts replete with facts and stats only.

Discussion

To begin, reading increased my vocabulary and word choice tremendously. I always came across certain words while reading which is unknown and I have to search the word online. In doing so, I memorize the word and add it to the store of vocabulary. Both fiction and non-fiction have amused me and given me several tales to be shared with peers. People desire to listen to you once you have got entertaining tales to share ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"Ono24OGT","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(\\uc0\\u8220{}Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives,\\uc0\\u8221{} n.d.)","plainCitation":"(“Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives,” n.d.)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":484,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/yvjivw9i/items/4PISCYWI"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/yvjivw9i/items/4PISCYWI"],"itemData":{"id":484,"type":"webpage","title":"Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives","URL":"http://www.thedaln.org/#/home","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",5,30]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (“Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives,” n.d.). I shall also highlight my skills of storytelling have become profound because I often tell stories I read to my best friends. Moreover, wisdom and knowledge is the essence of reading. Non-fiction dispenses while fiction generates entertainment.

I am fond of classic comics and any book which ignites my taste. Oscar Wilde has been my favorite writer and The Importance of Being Earnest is my favorite comic play. The Great Gatsby and Invisible Man are other books which I keep close to my heart ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"HcCT10vV","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(\\uc0\\u8220{}The Greatest Books: The Best Books - 1 to 50,\\uc0\\u8221{} n.d.)","plainCitation":"(“The Greatest Books: The Best Books - 1 to 50,” n.d.)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":486,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/yvjivw9i/items/CXENWSJS"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/yvjivw9i/items/CXENWSJS"],"itemData":{"id":486,"type":"webpage","title":"The Greatest Books: The Best Books - 1 to 50","URL":"https://thegreatestbooks.org/","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",5,30]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (“The Greatest Books: The Best Books - 1 to 50,” n.d.). There exist several reasons for being interested in reading and they cast a significant impact on lives. Whenever I feel depressed or stressed, reading relieves my burden. The negativity in my life has been replaced by positive thoughts because of being habitual of reading. Each book I read had an impact on my mind. It may be little but surely it casts a pleasant effect. Once reading books an entrenched habit, long-lasting impacts appear to surface in life. My confidence level has enhanced and it has become easy for me to make friends in a new place without hesitation. It may sound ironic but shortsightedness is also a production of reading thoroughly. Nevertheless, I can become a Parsi banker, malnourished tailor, wizard, diver, wealthy business icon and other characters who live inside the world of books.

Likewise, reading is the potential platform to craft efficient writing skills. It is an uphill task to become a proficient writer but reading irrefutably aids the cause. Both reading and writing open doorways to new ideas and paths which call for becoming a better person. The stories read in books, novels and other publications have motivated me to strive for perfection and stand in the face of adversity. For instance, I have nurtured a potential belief that success lies at the very heart of getting outside your comfort zone and pursuing passion through unflinching commitment.

Conclusion

Reading can change the life of a person by inculcating new beliefs and passions in him. I have observed a similar experience. Enhanced knowledge, passion to strive, confident personality and enhanced writing skills are the prominent impacts of reading on my life.

References

ADDIN ZOTERO_BIBL {"uncited":[],"omitted":[],"custom":[]} CSL_BIBLIOGRAPHY Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives. (n.d.). Retrieved May 30, 2019, from http://www.thedaln.org/#/home

The Greatest Books: The Best Books - 1 to 50. (n.d.). Retrieved May 30, 2019, from https://thegreatestbooks.org/