The writer's style :
- Is the style of writing appropriate to the subject?
- Is the style straightforward or figurative?
- Is the dialogue natural and suited to the characters?
Settings :
- Where does the story take place? - How does the author indicate the time? - How does the setting affect the action, characters, or theme?
- Do the stories reflect a variety of settings?
- Are urban, suburban, and rural settings represented realistically?
- Are cultural settings represented realistically?