Oprah's Influence on Reading and Literature

The transcript discusses Oprah's role in inspiring people to read by recommending books she loves, rather than dictating literary taste. Her influence is compared to JK Rowling's impact on children's reading habits through the Harry Potter series. The speaker emphasizes the importance of reading as a unique and valuable experience, distinct from other forms of media.

What is Oprah's main contribution to literature according to the speaker?

• Writing bestselling novels

• Inspiring people to read

• Critiquing books on TV

• Determining literary taste

What does the speaker suggest about Oprah's role in American literary taste?

• She dictates it

• She inspires it

• She ignores it

• She criticizes it

How does Oprah influence her audience's reading habits?

• By mandating book choices

• By hosting book fairs

• By sharing her love for books

• By offering free books

Why does the speaker believe Oprah's recommendations are effective?

• Because she is a literary critic

• Because her audience trusts her

• Because she offers discounts

• Because she writes the books

What is the speaker's view on people who encourage reading?

• They should be celebrated

• They are outdated

• They should be criticized

• They are irrelevant

What does the speaker suggest parents should do for JK Rowling?

• Criticize her work

• Send her a thank you check

• Ignore her books

• Buy her books in bulk

What impact did JK Rowling have on children's reading habits?

• She made reading popular among kids

• She had no impact

• She discouraged reading

• She only influenced adults

How did Harry Potter change children's reading habits?

• It encouraged them to read longer books

• It had no effect

• It made them dislike reading

• It only influenced adults

What is unique about the experience of reading compared to other media?

• It is more interactive

• It is a passive activity

• It allows creating a movie in your mind

• It is less engaging

According to the speaker, how does reading compare to watching TV?

• It is the same

• It is less engaging

• It is a different experience

• It is more passive