Okay, I think those last couple of paragraphs explain a lot of what I was missing—I definitely did associate “trick” (and gimmick) with being deceptive.
I do agree that this sort of device can become a bit transparent, although I often associate that with worse writing. I’m curious if there are better ways to help bring people into chasing mode.
Okay, I think those last couple of paragraphs explain a lot of what I was missing—I definitely did associate “trick” (and gimmick) with being deceptive.
I do agree that this sort of device can become a bit transparent, although I often associate that with worse writing. I’m curious if there are better ways to help bring people into chasing mode.