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What's Anaphora?

What is anaphora? Having read a lot of books (which I assume you have), you must have seen that some writers tend to use the same words to begin their sentences. This may also be in speech. For example: “We came, we saw, we conquered”. (A letter...

What is a Paradox

“This is the beginning of the end.” Consider and think about the meaning of that statement. Don’t you find it quite weird? It makes sense, yet at the same time, it doesn’t make sense. Or in a particular context, say a ceremony, the statement is...

The Importance and Application of Dramatic Irony in Fiction

Remarkable appearance in the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet, prominent writers have always used dramatic irony to create intrigue and suspense. The reader knows what is coming, but the characters don't. And as they act and speak in ignorance, readers can only hope for...

Exploring Paradox in Literature and How To Write One

Paradoxes are very effective in writing. They can prove popular opinion to be too simple to be relevant, highlight societal hypocrisy and injustice, and help create a complex fictional character. In this article, we explore the use of paradox to convey complex concepts and ridiculous...

3 Simple Tips for Writers to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Most writers write their books directly on their computers in this digital age. And if you consider that writers aim for a minimum of 1000 words a day, and a typical novel is about 70 000 words, that is a lot of typing! And that...

Flashbacks

The definition of a flashback A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological order of events or scenes in a narrative to insert a past scene or event in the narrative. A flashback takes the audience from the present back to the past. The...

What is a Euphemism?

What is a euphemism? We grow up learning nothing but good morals and generally being virtuous. This process of learning slowly breeds and raises a strong urge in us to uphold decency in both our actions and conversations. This is probably why we find it hard...

All About Repetition

The definition of repetition Repetition is a literary device that entails the deliberate usage of a word or phrase more than once in a sentence or group of words. Repetition is often done to produce the desired effect which can be musicality, clarity, emphasis, or memorability. Repetition...

How To Use Antithesis as a Literary Device in Your Writing

Antithesis emphasizes the meaning and importance of an idea by pointing readers to its exact opposite, helping them better understand and appreciate the idea. And by using parallelism, antithesis provides your prose with rhythmic and lyrical qualities that make an expression memorable. In this article,...

Exploring the Use of Satire in Literature

Satire is a literary device that adroitly ridicules folly or vice to expose or correct it. It focuses on human imperfection as it manifests in people’s behavior, ideas, and societal institutions or other creations. Satire uses tones of entertainment, mockery, disdain, or exasperation toward a flawed subject,...