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Debate Week
Debate Topic: Is the convenience of reading books/comics on one’s phone a detriment to the reading experience?
Vocabulary:
tactile: (adj.) related to an experience that uses the sense of touch
visual cue: (n.) some form of symbol, image or similar that makes information easier to comprehend
(location) cue: (n.) a piece of information that can help someone recall something; (in this case) something that helps readers remember the different places where the story takes place
reading nook: (n.) a small area designed specifically for a comfortable reading experience
immersive: (adj.) related to an experience that feels as though you are actually in the world or story you are reading about
skim: (v.) quickly look through pieces of text, not reading thoroughly
get a/the gist: (idiom) achieve a general (and not profound) understanding of a topic.
Other keywords that might be useful:
(memory) retention: (n.) the ability to keep something in one’s memory.
empathy: (n.) the ability to understand and share the feelings of others (people or characters).
distraction: (n.) anything that makes a person lose concentration on their current task.
eye strain: (n.) the physical burden put on the eyes when doing an activity such as reading or using screens.
portability: (n.) how easily an object can be moved from one place to another.
engagement: (n.) (in this case) how focused or interested a reader is when interacting with the work.
