Creative Responses - other aspects of text

The use of language is one thing that needs to be considered, but there are many other techniques and strategies that affect the way we read and interpret texts. Consider these:

1. Narrative Viewpoint - 'who' is telling the story.
Narrative point of view works like a camera shot in a film. You are directed to look at things from a particular angle, although the experience is often heightened because you are also sharing the narrator's emotions. We are more likely to be sympathetic to the concerns of the narrator, as we are allowed to get to know them quite well.

If you were writing a creative response consistent with
the style of the original text you would be unlikely to change the
narrative point of view, although you could change the character if
it's first person.

2. Characterisation - the way in which characters are portrayed throughout the text.
Mannerisms, way of speaking, actions and appearance all contribute to the way a reader interprets the texts.