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Originally Posted by Catlady
It does not trigger an image. I can certainly create an image, but it would take a conscious effort.
Let's say your image as you read is of a small tabby cat. Later the author provides more description and you learn the cat is a huge polydactyl Maine coon. Isn't that jarring for you? Your specific mental image has to be revised; but since I didn't create one, I think it's easier for me to just keep incorporating the new details.
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It doesn't jar me one bit. That's why I said it's not like a real movie. It's not like I have to go: Cut! Cut! Dammit, now I have to add this main coon to this scene.
No, no, no. As I said the movie becomes more detailed as I read more, and the details lay themselves spontaneously. Like layers on a painting. I DO NOT add images to words consciously as an afterthought.
Btw, I would love one of those beasties as a pet. I think they are beautiful cats. Unfortunately, they are very expensive in my country and I would rather adopt a kitten from a shelter than pay for it.
Catlady, how do you remember then? You know when somebody says something about a blue teddy bear you once had (let say you had one for the sake of argument). Surely an image pops up? So what is the difference in someone saying blue teddy bear and you reading blue teddy bear from a letter for example?