Ian Shank’s use of writing in second person made the Famous Party Hostel unique and intriguing. Between this and his utilization of the present tense, I felt as though I was actually at Carpe Noctem. His descriptive language appealed to multiple senses and created vivid imagery. The explicit nature of his diction without censorship of any of the somewhat wild activities was very engaging. Splitting the paragraphs into multiple sections was also very interesting and helped make the transitions clear and concise between different settings and events. Specifically the contrast of the final sentence was thought-provoking and almost comical. Shank created an experience, his syntax and diction allowing readers to essentially travel across the world from our seats. The combination of all these tools made his essay effective and realistic, making me want to actually travel to Europe and the hostel.
Do you frequently choose to use the second person point of view in your writing? If so, why and for what effect?
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