by Cole Salao
Euphuism (yoo-fyoo-iz-uhm) is a writing style that relies on excessive use of literary techniques and verbal elements. It was most popular in the 1500s and was used to entertain through elaborate language and artificial eloquence. The term originated from...
by Cole Salao |
Until about a century ago, there were no moving pictures to entertain the masses—so the entertainment industry used sounds instead. Radios were the supreme form of media back then, and some of their most popular programs were radio dramas. These were purely acoustic...
by Cole Salao |
Bathos is a literary device where a serious or important subject is suddenly turned into a ridiculous or ordinary one. It is an anticlimax that surprises the reader and disrupts their thoughts and emotions. For example: After hours of heated debate that often...
by Cole Salao |
Xianxia, meaning “immortal heroes,” is a Chinese fantasy genre that focuses on characters who undergo meditation and training to become transcendental beings. It is often called “cultivation fantasy” by western readers. Typically, Xianxia...
by Cole Salao
For a lot of children, story time is part of their nightly routine. It helps them relax and get in the mood for sleeping, even if they protest that they’re not quite ready yet. Bedtime stories are excellent ways to bond with your kids—a chance for some quality...
