Literary Devices: Antithesis
The word antithesis comes from the ancient Greek word ἀντίθεσις (antíthenai), meaning “opposition” or “resistance.” In the English language, the word
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Writer’s Tools
5 Lesser-Known Literary Devices (And Why to Try Them)
From grade school to college, students learn about many commonly known literary devices—analogies, metaphors, similes, and symbolism, to name a
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Writer’s Social Media Toolbox
Writing content is not the only important part of a writer’s career: connecting with your audience is vital! Use the
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Lesser Known Literary Terms: Portmanteau
What type of literary device is portmanteau? You can have a bromance. Or enjoy a nice brunch. Chillax after a
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Lesser Known Literary Terms: Polyptoton
Polyptoton is a fun embellishment for your writing. Can you think of other famous examples?
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Exercise: Personification of Kitchen Appliances
Next time you need some practice, try this exercise on for size! Look around your home and choose four appliances.
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Lesser Known Literary Terms: Circumlocution
Sometimes you just wish someone would say what they mean. No frill, no dancing around the topic, no circumlocution. While
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Lesser Known Literary Terms: Caesura
Yes, there is a term for that! You use caesura in your writing without even knowing it every time you
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10 Common Literary Devices (With Examples)
There are certain literary devices that I use often in my writing because they are simple and seem to make
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