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Hi,

I hope someone can advise me on the best way to activate the PR system on literature. My goals for reading text will always be similar (at least for now.):

1)To develop a critical understanding of the text
2)To consider how texts relate to other texts
3)What is the relevance of history in a particular work
4)How are genre,gender,race,culture,history,economic factors and philosophy portrayed, employed and exploited, language use (how and why does a text say what it says?), literary devices, metaphor,simile,stream of consciousness, meter, rhythm, rhyme
5)Is there a meaning, if so what.
6)What are the textual strategies, strengths and weaknesses.
7)Criticism: what is being said about the work-is the commentary valid
Hopefully, there will be some other focused literary people who have used PR to aid in their analysis, interpretation, and understanding of this complex art form. Perhaps even people who have used PR while working towards a university degree which is what I plan on using the PR skills for once I develop them.

Thanks for your input.

-J

Your goals for activation are kind of missing the point. These are what are referred to as "mind probing questions," questions that get your mind interested in the text before beginning activation. You should tailor these towards the text, for example, look through the chapter and ask yourself questions about info that you find interesting/useful.

Your goal for activation should be why this is important to you, for example, "I require this in order to do well in my exams, which will allow me to do XXX, etc." It should be your your own unique, individual reason for wanting this information. If you can't find a purpose, then maybe the book isnt that important to you after all.