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How do you begin to understand literature? This exercise represents one way to start making
sense of what you have just read. You will need two small pieces of paper; half of a sheet of
lined paper is fine.
CLARITY CONFUSION
On one piece of paper, draw the symbol On the other piece of paper, draw the
for clarity — a light bulb. Then list as symbol for confusion — a question mark.
many items as you can from the book List items the book which:
which: you think can’t possibly be true or
you know is true or correct correct
you understand after reading you don’t understand after (possibly
you can safely conclude is true repeated) reading
based on your reading you have a feeling you’ve got wrong
CLARITY
On one piece of paper, draw the symbol CONFUSION
for clarity — a light bulb. Then list as On the other piece of paper, draw the
many items as you can from the book symbol for confusion — a question mark.
which: List items the book which:
you know is true or correct you think can’t possibly be true or
you understand after reading correct
you can safely conclude is true you don’t understand after (possibly
based on your reading repeated) reading
you have a feeling you’ve got wrong