“In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.” -Nhat Hanh. Dialogue helps the reader understand the character better. Descriptive language helps the reader understand what the setting is like.In the story Canyons by Gary Paulsen, the author uses the techniques of dialogue and descriptive language to develop the characters and the setting.
In Canyons, Gary Paulsen uses dialogue to help the reader understand the character. “I like him. A lot.” This shows that the character likes someone and is a nicer person and able to make friends .“Sometimes no matter what you always lose”. This shows the person is doubting themselves and thinking they are incapable of achieving something.“ I am. You…” I'm not enough. But if it’s any help this pathologist