Step two is to IDENTIFY THE TECHNIQUE the author uses to make it hot and intensify the plot.
Here are a few common techniques, or strategies, authors use to "spice things up". Make sure to copy these into your note if you are not familiar with these.
Repetition- repeating words or phrases to emphasis the meaning
Listing- when an author lists items to add emphasis
Very short sentences- used to draw the reader’s attention and create suspense
Simile/Metaphors- comparing two things
Personification- an object or idea is given human characteristics or qualities.
Imagery- to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
Alliteration- The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
Hyperbole- exaggerated statements or claims
What are these techniques used for? In other words, why would an author use these?