Rereading: The Art of Finding Hidden Meaning in Plain Sight
When you reach the advanced level of rereading, you're not just looking for hidden meaning, you're actively seeking to confirm that the author didn't just use a thesaurus to sound smart. Ask yourself, "Is this sentence really that deep?" or "Is this author just trying to sound profound?". Be like a literary bloodhound, sniffing out the obvious and calling it out.
1. Reread a page of your favorite book. Highlight every instance of the word "very." Count the number of times it's used. Ask yourself, "Am I just getting this from thesaurus.com?"
Or, if you're feeling extra adventurous: