Nabokov's straightforward tone succeeds in clearly portraying his priorities regarding good writing to his readers when he uses unambiguous words and phrases such as "predominates" and "finally, and above all." Near the end of his essay, after writing about the components of a "good reader," Nabokov presents the attributes of a good writer, discussing the role of all three points one after another in descending order of importance. First, he considers the storyteller aspect of a writer, deeming it the most simple one: entertainment. He then proceeds to the teacher aspect, which appeals to people who want to learn. Finally, he touches upon the most vital component: the enchanter. The author seems to be enthralled by the "magic" and "imagery"