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Literary Elements In Avi's Wolf Rider

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Authors use a variety of literary elements to create and tell a story. Many possible topics novels often include are the author's style, purpose, the structure, character development, voice, symbols, setting and theme. In the novel, Wolf Rider by Avi, the author uses specific story elements such as the character development, setting, and the theme to carry on the plot.

Throughout the novel Andy's personality grows from calm and laid back, to scared and curious. At the beginning of Wolf Rider by Avi, Andy a 15 year old boy is just an average teenager about to leave for a party when he gets a call from a random man named zeke, who has claimed to have killed somebody. “ I just killed someone… I killed Nina.” (1) Andy first reported the call to the police. He later calls again out of paranoia. After several failed attempts and nobody believing him, …show more content…

Because Andy was the only person who heard the call, some think it was only a prank call, while others think he is making the whole thing up.“ So you’re the only proof we’ve got that he called?”“ Well, yes…” (46) The lack of proof is only one of the many reasons nobody believes Andy, such as his counselor believes he is making the whole thing up for attention. Even his best friend does not know that to think. “Andy, the guy was nuts. Besides, there’s nothing you can do to make people believe you.” (71) Despite all the misunderstandings, Andy is determined to save Nina before it is too late. Andy never gave up on what he believes in, and in the end it all payed …show more content…

Many possible topics novels often include are the author's style, purpose, the structure, character development, voice, symbols, and more. Authors use a variety literal elements to create, and tell a well constructed

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