Harrison Bergeron story Reader response is a form of writing less formal than essays or other finished documents, but they give writers and readers a useful, important way to explore the story content, the author’s style and use of elements (plot, structure, point of view, character, central conflict, setting, mood, symbolism, etc.). Most important, reader responses give you experience in writing about literature, which will be important when you move into essay writing. Requirements: A: In about 1-2 pages of a reader response, you should: First, in one or two sentences, state what the story is about. Make this synopsis brief and condensed. Then name the characters, especially the main ones in the story. State the role or contribution the main characters make to the story “ but again, be brief. Next, select 2-3 elements from the list above that seem to be the most important in the story you are writing about. Not all stories use all the elements, so be selective and match the story to the elements. Discuss and give examples of how the element is used. Last, give your own response “ what did that story make you think of? Feel? Question? This is more than whether you liked it or not; it shows the point at which the reader makes meaningful contact with the writing, mentally, in related experiences, and emotionally.