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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Poetry: Understanding Rhythm and Meter
Many people have a difficult time using and understanding rhythm and meter in poetry. I was certainly one of them.
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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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Line Breaks, Syllables, Organization
Careful use of line breaks can alter a poem’s rhythm, tone, and meaning. The poem below is full of imagery
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