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Why is reading important?
When you read, it allows your imagination and stimulates your memory. It also allows you to exercise your comprehension ability.
Why is good literature important?
Good literature is important, so that students have a way to use their imagination and a good stress reliever for students. It can allow them to step out of the real world and into an imaginary world, where they no longer have the stressors of everyday life.