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In Fosters introduction he introduces the concept that there may be a fundamental difference between the professors interpretation of a given text and their students interpretation. He goes onto explain that the reason for this is simply that the professor has a better understanding of literary language, and not that they just make up their own truth. The introduction serves to introduce this concept to the reader,as it will be elaborated, and also get them familiar with Fosters writing style and tone to prepare them for the rest of the book.

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Foster's preface allows him to set a tone that is more laid back and straightforward than the title would suggest. Foster then explains that effectively analyzing literature is its own process.

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The introduction explains the key features of analyzing literature like a professor, those being memory, symbols, and patterns. He then explains how these tools can be used through various examples. The introduction also sets a comedic tone in order to keep the reader entertained while still accomplishing the primary goal of informing them on the subject.

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In Foster's introduction, he is prefacing the general subject that he is going to focus on throughout his book in a comedic way that he exemplifies through his writing. He shows this in the text by talking about how he tries to make himself perceivable as a writer, and how this wraps into what patterns he chooses to display in his literature, along with what he thinks the reader will focus on analyzing and what they will learn from this process.

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In Foster’s introduction, he explains what it means to analyze literature like a professor (or simply a professional) by illustrating the thought process that one exhibits when analyzing any piece of literature. He further elaborates on the key aspects, such as thinking symbolically and finding patterns, that allows one to truly understand literature, providing examples to better illustrate his points.

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In the introduction Foster explains that understanding literature is not something that can be really taught, given that there is no technique to be learned. He states that most people learn by practice, by reading and finding connections throughout. He continues to explain that his goal in the book is to show students the symbols and patterns that can be used to analyze literature.

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In the the Foster's introduction, he explains that it is important to analyze and understand certain patterns in literature. While discussing other aspects of analyzing, he also mentions that this skill will come with practice.

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In Foster's introduction he explains that analytical thinking as a reader takes practice, making those with more experience seem more insightful. Despite this Foster intends to give the audience tools to become better readers. Foster also states that the main differences between those with more advanced comprehension skills and the general public are memory, symbol, and pattern.

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In the introduction Foster explains what he will be teaching in this book. He explains the importance of being able to understand literature on a deeper level and being able to recognize patterns throughout different novels.

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Foster explains that his work is designed to help teach and show to students that through practice and understanding of techniques such as styles, choices, and conventions in literature readers are able to understand the patterns of literature and draw deeper and more elaborated analyzation and conclusions.

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In the introduction, Foster sets a preface on what is to come throughout the book. He explains how literature can be thoroughly understood and how it makes the reader feel.

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In his introduction, Foster defines his word as a guideline towards future learning in the readers perspective. Teaching in a joking manner, he explains to what he references to as the three points on how to become a "professional reader." Thus, emphasizing the importance of further indulging his book and effectively hooking the reader to explore.

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In his introduction, Foster is relatabe to readers, making you feel as though you are reading a book, not just an essay. He explains he wrote this book for all people, but mainly for students, to become good, and professional readers. He helps us understand common ways we think about literature, and certain attributes usually possesed by that of a"professional" reader.

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Foster gives a comedic explanation on how us as readers can learn and practice the "language of reading." He practically gives us an instruction manual, explaining the 3 points on how to become a professional reader, "Memory. Symbol. Pattern." He also brings attention to our thought process when associating certain elements with other things.

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Foster notes that most students have a misconception that understanding literature has a technique that can be learned. Instead, he explains that most teachers have read a lot and have been exposed to numerous styles and techniques which allow them to find connections, and that the purpose of analyzing literature is to discover an understanding rather than immediately have one.

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In the introduction, foster explains how students will feel reading the book, and what they will learn. foster also shares the reason as to why he has written this book- to help students gain a better understanding and "crack the code" that professors use then they read

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I think that the introduction chapter in the book was primarily to introduce the feel and rhythm to the reader. It says what will try to be taught in the book and explains how experienced readers are able to pick up on different styles, choices, and conventions in literature.

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Foster emphasizes the journey that students undergo by learning what is within the following chapters. Going from not understanding the deeper meanings of a text to being able to spot and explain them with relative ease.

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In the introduction the narrator tells a story on the importance of self respect. He explains the story and hopes one day the reader can find the hidden meaning on their own. -Grayson