1. Dialogue - The writer begins with a character speaking about something exciting and relevant to the plot. For example, quot;
Mom, can we please go to the beach today?quot;
I begged with my puppy-dog eyes.<br />Sound Effects - Drag readers right into the feelings and sounds of the action. As in: Splash! went the cool ocean water as I dashed into the coming waves.quot;
<br />Action - Describe an unbelieveable or high-energy event that makes the reader want to see what happens next. Like this: I jumped out of the car and grabbed my boogie board, unable to wait any longer to get to the sand!<br />