I do both. Espl when i am alone, i read out loud, because it is fun and i feel like i am playing the characters. But when ppl are around or when i get tired of reading out loud then i choose the silent method.
Sorta the same, but different my late sister and I when we were kids used to listen to some of my parents show music records, in particular, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Oliver, and we would play the different parts and sing or speak them to each other.
"[FONT=Open Sans, arial, sans-serif]Look Caiaphas - they 're right outside our yard!" "Quick Caiaphas go call the Roman Guard!" And my part....[/FONT]
[FONT=Open Sans, arial, sans-serif]"No wait we need a more permanent solution to our problem" Then my sister.....
"What then to do about Jesus of Nazareth, miracle wonder man hero of fools!" [/FONT]
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Reading out loud slows me down and inhibits my imagination. I read silently, and more specifically if I can get back to the place mentally, I watch books. I stop seeing the words and only see the story.
Wow! What a beautiful memory!
Thanks! Yea that's all we have now, BUT it is nice to remember those time we've had with loved ones who are no longer with us!