Hyperbole—an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but used to grab attention, emphasize a point, or…
Allegory is a narrative technique in which characters and events represent broader themes and ideas. Through allegory, storytellers explore complex…
The monomyth, or the hero's journey, is a common narrative archetype that involves a hero who goes on an adventure,…
Metaphor—a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain…
Metonymy—a figure of speech in which one object or idea takes the place of another with which it has a…
A monologue is a long speech given by one person.. In a theatrical context, a monologue allows a character to…
Litotes—a form of understatement that involves making an affirmative point by denying its opposite. It’s often used to convey modesty…
Along with ethos and pathos, logos is one of the three classical persuasive techniques. Logos appeals to logic and reason.…
Malapropism—the misuse of a word by confusing it with a similar-sounding word, resulting in nonsensical, often bituminous statements. A classic…
Juxtaposition is a literary technique in which two or more ideas, places, characters, or actions are placed side by side…
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