THE SIGNIFICANCE OF READING ACROSS DIFFERENT GENRES AND FORMATS
RIANNE SHARMAINE S. PALISOC
The development of empathy and understanding is one of the many amazing advantages of reading a variety of genres. Reading books in a range of genres exposes readers to a diversity of cultures, perspectives, and life experiences. Our lives are greatly enhanced by the lovely pleasure of reading. Reading may enlighten, entertain, and inspire us. But reading is more than just indulging in one's preferred genres. Examining many forms and genres, such as plays, novels, poems, essays, speeches, and more, is part of the process. Reading comes in a range of forms and genres and can benefit readers in many ways, such as broadening their perspective, improving their vocabulary, and honing their analytical abilities. Both academic performance and reading comprehension are enhanced through reading of different genres and formats. Students benefit from learning many writing styles and points of view in addition to developing their reading comprehension. Additionally, genres give readers broad organizational guidelines that can be employed in planning out what to say and when to do. Genres can aid in the organization of information for readers, making it easier for them to understand what they are going to read. It will enable you to recognize the variety of literary works and the lessons that may be drawn from each one. Whenever an individual read more, it takes him or her up to new knowledge and abilities.
Reading across different genres and formats can also improve one's vocabulary. When an individual reads a wide array of books, it’s not uncommon to come across unfamiliar words and phrases. Occasionally, the sentence's context will provide you with enough information to grasp what it means; other times, you'll need to look it up in a dictionary. In any case, you can store the definition for later use in your memory. Having a large vocabulary benefits you in many aspects of your life. It makes it possible for you to interact with peers and teachers more successfully. It enhances your ability to write and read. It facilitates quicker information processing. It encourages you to continue learning about world events. Increasing the diversity of books on your reading list will gradually introduce new terms into your vocabulary, which will alter the way you perceive and engage with the world. You might not even be aware of this at first.
Reading a variety of materials exposes a person to a range of ideas, viewpoints, and supporting data. However, it is up for the reader to dissect, assess, and contrast the data and concepts that the writers provide. It is advised to challenge, analyze, and combine the ideas and information a reader can come across. It is also encouraged to consider how the personal preconceptions, prejudices, and values affect how one reads and comprehends the texts. Moreover, reading in a variety of formats and genres that can help an individual to become a more self-reliant, self-assured thinker with logical, creative, and ethical reasoning skills.
-oOoThe author is Teacher I at San Antonio Elementary School Mexico South District