How and Why We Read

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Across
  1. 2. Reading lets us feel _______ by letting us step into the lives of others and understand different perspectives.
  2. 3. Reading literature is an _______ process where we engage with the text, think critically, and interpret meaning.
  3. 5. Literature explores universal themes like love, loss, power, and morality. These are examples of human ______.
  4. 7. Books teach us about history, cultures, and philosophies so we can gain _______.
Down
  1. 1. The books we read influence how we think, feel, and engage with the world allowing is to _____ ourselves. .
  2. 2. Stories captivate, inspire, and offer an escape from reality in order to ________.
  3. 4. Books offer insights into human nature and allow us to ________ stories to our own lives.
  4. 6. Literature often contains _______ meanings, themes, and symbolism that require analysis.