Details help readers see the story. 4.When tempted by clich s, seek original images. Make word lists, free-associate, be surprised by language. 6.Strive for the mythic, symbolic, and poetic. Effects 1.For clarity, slow the pace of information.
Short sentences make the reader move slowly.
Time to think. Time to learn. 2.Control the pace of the story by varying sentence length. Or stop a reader short. 3.Show and tell.