1.1 Written Text Essay: “Touching the Void”

Techniques:
1.)Symbolism:
Mountain, Rope, Voice

2.)Narrative Voice:
1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person, Eye of God, different perspectives, Joe and Simon

3.)Figurative Language
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole

4.)Imagery
The combination of descriptive language and techniques for certain effects

5.)Conflict
Tension filled moments-Created through word choice and syntax

6.)Syntax
Sentence structures different types have different effects

7.)Climax
Syntax, Word Choice, Dialogue

8.) Dialogue
Different speaker traits

Question 1 – Describe at least one important technique in the written text.

Question 3 – Describe a place or time where a main character felt very comfortable or uncomfortable in the written text. Explain how techniques helped you to understand the character’s reaction.