We read prose for different reasons depending on the text and the situation:
* Information: We read news articles, textbooks, or instruction manuals to gain knowledge and understanding.
* Entertainment: We read novels, short stories, or comics for pleasure and to escape into different worlds.
* Emotional connection: We read poetry, personal essays, or memoirs to connect with the author's experiences and emotions.
* Learning: We read books on self-improvement, history, or science to expand our knowledge and skills.
* Inspiration: We read biographies, motivational books, or speeches to gain inspiration and motivation.
So, it's not about reading less for one thing and more for another. It's about prioritizing our reading goals based on the text and the context.
For example, you might read a novel for pure entertainment, but then you'll focus on understanding the information in a news article.
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