Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed Story vs RP

Follow the Bittering family's settlement on Mars

Explain a series of changes occurring to the environment and the people

What were some of those changes?

Written in 3rd Person Limited POV

The narrator presents the inner thoughts of ONE character

The reader relies on the narrator to set the scene and provide background information

Relies on the words of the text, dialogue, silence, and sound effects, to bring the story to life

Sounds effects indicate setting and actions (splashing in the canals, rocket engine, wind)

Voices in a radio play need to be distinct so listeners know which character is speaking (pitch, volume, tone are important)

Silence can heighten suspense