If so, how?
2006-12-29 16:54:59 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
My dad says it has to do with some crap called comprehension power
2006-12-29 16:57:35 · update #1
MAYBE.
2006-12-29 19:51:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To an extent, yes. The more you read, the better you become at literature interpretation and to an extent interpretation of reality. In addition, reading in general excercises many parts of the brain AND much like Movies or television many books contain various accurate knowledge. For the most part however, fiction is a form of entertainment.
2006-12-29 16:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Hamtaro Tim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the books. I honestly believe reading anything is better than not. Some books can make you smarter due to the ideas that are put forward and the level of vocabulary they use.
2006-12-29 16:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by mercutio_41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what your definition of 'smart' is. Reading fiction will definitely make you more knowledgable about worlds you can't or haven't experienced in reality, and broaden your mind to new ideas, concepts and experiences. It will also make you a better speller, and a better writer. Reading fiction is a wonderful form of escape with many fringe benefits - I highly recommend it!
2006-12-29 16:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It improves your vocabulary and writing skills, and most fiction tends to be based on some facts. There is a surprising amount of research that goes into historical fiction, crime dramas, etc.
2006-12-29 16:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Linea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that really depends. It may open your mind to new ideas and whatnot but other than that i dont think reading fiction will make you "smarter"
2006-12-29 17:02:49 · answer #6 · answered by ashley c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a few ways, it will. But if you really want to get smarter, read non-fiction.
2006-12-29 17:01:17 · answer #7 · answered by filia_san 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course. though they are fiction, they are invariably based on human life, and will have lessons regarding such. Also, they may contain a great deal of informative prose about any number of subjects. And one of the best rewards from reading any type of literature is learning new vocabulary.
2006-12-29 16:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They will make you into a better person. And everyone likes better people more so they will just change the truth to whatever you think making you appear smarter.
2006-12-29 16:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Whatever. Reading is cool.
2006-12-29 16:57:52 · answer #10 · answered by jare bare 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe it will because you will aquire more vocabulary and writing skills as you encounter and internalize vivid language and patterns of sentence structure that will develop your facility to express and fluidly portray with words your life experience and feelings about the things that shape your world and have meaning to you.
2006-12-29 17:09:22 · answer #11 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋