Name of technique: The Thread of Reoccurring Words
Explanation of technique: S.E. Hinton expertly uses this technique by writing phrases or words that reappear later in the novel with more depth to their meaning.
Why is this moment SOOO genius?: This technique is very smart because readers wouldn't think that it connects to the challenges that the characters will face later on in the novel. We think that S.E. Hinton uses this technique masterfully in The Outsiders. She did this when she mentions the bath twice, like shown in the example below.
Explanation of technique: S.E. Hinton expertly uses this technique by writing phrases or words that reappear later in the novel with more depth to their meaning.
Why is this moment SOOO genius?: This technique is very smart because readers wouldn't think that it connects to the challenges that the characters will face later on in the novel. We think that S.E. Hinton uses this technique masterfully in The Outsiders. She did this when she mentions the bath twice, like shown in the example below.
How other authors can use this:
1. Reread a part of your novel.
2.Take out a phrase that is meaningful.
3. Pick a spot later in the book or earlier.
4. Place the phrase in a correct/fitting place.
5. And you're done:)
1. Reread a part of your novel.
2.Take out a phrase that is meaningful.
3. Pick a spot later in the book or earlier.
4. Place the phrase in a correct/fitting place.
5. And you're done:)