* Character Foils
* The internal conflict of the protagonist
* Significant aspects of other characters
* Setting and symbolism
* Theme and tone
* Ideas and themes are developed
* Incorporate direct quotation - make it flow
* When you read it out loud it shouldn't sound like your taking a quote and putting it into your writing, it should be a seamless connection. It should be fluent, smooth and expressive
* Correct conventions
* Capture the reader's initial attention (this doesn't mean, "BAM! BOOM! KAPOW! The sound of the gun going off left ringing in my ears.")
* Parallelism
* Archetypes
* Specific detail and supportive evidence
* Correct syntax and writing is varied
* Allusions
* Strong voice that is appropriate and unique
* Organization is logical and effective
* Good word choice
* Hyperbole
* Lingering thought or lasting impression
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