How can I comprehend what I read?

Question

How can I comprehend what I read?

Answer 1

I assume you mean in terms of grasping the deeper meaning of a book or something rather than just comprehending the language? That's a tricky question because all writers are so different. The key is to begin by looking out for particular language devices, such as metaphors, irony, symbolism etc. Think about how these relate to the overall effect that the piece is trying to give. Think about the significance of the things the book says in relation to the world, your own experiences and emotions, philosophy etc. so in a nutshell:

start with a tiny fragment of text -> expand to the whole text  -> expand beyond the text.

Hope that's what you were asking about!