Point The writer uses a range of sentence structures throughout the extract to create

interest in the events, particularly at the start of the text.

Evidence For example, the text begins with the short and simple sentence “I come to another
drop-off”. This is immediately followed by a more complex sentence that explains that
this one if about “a foot higher” than the last one.
Analysis At first, this gives the reader the impression there is no danger. But, the second
sentence then leads them to believe maybe this time will be different. This interests
the reader in events as they want to know if he will be successful this time.
Point The writer also uses powerful imagery and adjectives to interest the reader in the
events of the text by creating a scene in their heads.

Evidence When describing the drop-off, he describes it as the “claustrophobic feel of a short
tunnel”.

Analysis This allows the reader to understand how the writer may have felt when he was at this
drop-off. It allows them to emotionally connect with the writer, and they want to find
out if he will be okay.
Point The writer also shows how uncertain he was feeling to interest the reader.

Evidence For example, when describing the techniques that might be used to cross the gap are
“sometimes … possible”.

Analysis This shows the reader just how uncertain he is about the situation; he does not know if
he will be able to cross the gap or not. The reader is left wondering whether it will work
or not this time, so they want to continue reading.
Point Finally, the writer uses the ending of the text to create interest in the events.

Evidence The ending is left on a cliffhanger. It ends with the single word “Nothing”.

Analysis This ending really highlights the terrible situations he was left in with his arm stuck in
the boulder. The reader wants to know what happens after.