They often employ techniques of narrative.
George Saunders starts out with a little story about a new girl in his seventh grade class. It begins as "In seventh grade, this new kid joined our class," and is followed by an interesting and likely relatable story of a shy girl who moved to his town, got picked on, and moved away. Simple as that, he makes it seem. The story shows a good basis for what the point he's making is all about. He even says "Why, forty-two years later, am I still thinking about it?" Then, he transitions to a much stronger argument with our full attention and curiosity, backed with the narrative to relay examples and put us into his shoes. He offers things that were said to her and frequently describes how she was treated, which easily lets us see into his point directly through his experiences.
They deliver interesting information.
Saunders encourages our curiosity to reach out for more, pushing us to read on. Through things like his in-depth description of Ellen, and the fact it's been 42 years since shes moved away.
They exhibit perceptivity.
In Ellen's story, Saunders tends to pick up on the littlest things with great care.
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