I would say that the principle means of characterization employed by the author is dialogue. Since Romeo and Juliet is a play, everything we know actually comes from the conversations, be it a dialogue, or a monologue.
As a spotlight beamed down upon them, the man raised his arm high in the air, a popping sound was heard, and in a flash, Jennie, the 10,000-pound elephant, suddenly disappeared.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The story talks about the man whose name is Houdini. The whole story revolves around him and his activities that he does.
In the first paragraph only, we get to know that Houdini is very strong and has got great physical strength in him. He is so strong that is shown that with his single hand only, he picks up an elephant who weights about 10,000 pounds and makes the elephant disappears. The only one who is left on the stage is, he himself. Showing that he is very strong.
I believe that the most dangerous animal in the world to hunt would be a a Cheetah. Cheetahs area fast making it harder for you to run away from it. If it spots you and thinks your dangerous it will chase you. Cheetahs also have great eyesight during day. Cheetahs can spot things from 5km away.
Persuade: To convince someone to do something without reasoning or an argument.
Example: The weather report persuaded me to stay home.
