Reading

Reading was the ability to understand and speak written words. One could read for educational purposes, or for pleasure and relaxation. Not being able to read could lead to ignorance. ()
Those who couldn't read learned through images. The original purpose of stained glass windows was to teach the Gospel to people who couldn't read. ()
When Captain Archer and Sub-commander T'Pol discussed the possibility of relocating the Novans, T'Pol asked Archer what he would do with the Novans when he got them back to Earth. Send them to school, teach them to read and write, wear Human clothing, eat Human food, teach them to live on the surface, and enjoy the sunshine? ()
Vissian cogenitors were not allowed to learn to read. In 2153, tried to teach Charles how to read, only to face censure from both the other Vissians and Captain Jonathan Archer for interfering. ()
Later that year, Bethany illegally taught Skagaran children how to read. Sheriff MacReady felt that this would lead to their learning that the Humans had initially been dominated by the Skagarans on their colony planet. ()
In 2267, after her memory was wiped by the probe Nomad, Nyota Uhura had to re-learn how to read with the help of nurse Christine Chapel and a first grade reader. ()
In 2269, Spock explained his familiarity with Alice Through the Looking Glass as being due to his mother having read Lewis Carroll's works. ()
In 2369, while visiting her father during Jean-Luc Picard's interrogation, Jil Orra asked if he would read to her that night. Madred promised he would. ()
Some documents were required reading at Starfleet Academy. These included Doctor Roger Korby's translation of medical records found in the Orion ruins (), Garth of Izar's exploits, including his victory at the Battle of Axanar (), Judge Aaron Satie's judgments (), and The Fall of Kang. ()
By 2372, Benjamin Sisko's psychographic profile was required reading for Vorta field supervisors. ()
In 2374, after Molly O'Brien returned following ten years in Golana's past, Miles O'Brien expected her to eventually re-learn how to read and write in a matter of weeks. ()
Neelix never went to sleep without reading at least one of the parables from the Selected Works of Jirex. ()
== See also ==
* Reading list
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