Obligatory Scenes and Their Place in Storytelling

Obligatory Scenes and Their Place in Storytelling

If I gave you a book and told you it’s a romance story, what types of scenes do you think will be in it? Before you start reading, you’re probably already thinking that there’s a meet-cute moment, the first kiss, and maybe even a wedding. These are...
Epistrophe: Definition, Examples, and Related Terms

Epistrophe: Definition, Examples, and Related Terms

You may have been told time and time again that repeating words in your writing is a bad thing. It shows limited vocabulary, lack of creativity, and is, well, repetitive. What they don’t explain though, is that it’s entirely situational. Repetition, when...
Polyptoton: Definition, Examples, and Related Terms

Polyptoton: Definition, Examples, and Related Terms

When it comes to rhythm and sound, repetition is often your best friend. But repetition can also be your worst enemy, making your writing sound monotonous and tiresome. Writers have devised many ways to enhance their writing with techniques that take advantage of...