In “Salvation”, I felt the author made great use of action, stakes and reflection, just as Brian Reed explained in his video. For example, the action of visiting the church with fellow children who were labeled as “sinners, was quickly amplified by the anticipation of being saved. The story went on to tell of each child who gave in and received Jesus, but still to his dismay, he had not felt anything at all. I found myself interested in his coming thoughts, which was a great use of stakes. In addition, the reflection at the end of that night resonated a powerful message as well, for the reasons that his new discovery and realization of not being saved would forever change his perception of the faith he was brought up to believe.