by Yen Cabag
Metonymy is a literary device wherein you refer to an idea or object by using another idea or object closely associated with that word. In the literal sense, metonymy means “a change of name.” For example, a metonymy for the movies is “silver screen,” a term...
by Yen Cabag
Writing fiction is not simply combining different elements, such as character, plot, and setting. You also need to excel at worldbuilding to create a believable world for your readers. The term “worldbuilding” is commonly associated with fantasy and science...
by Yen Cabag |
Is it true that a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet? Perhaps, but every novelist knows the importance of picking the right name for your characters. While you may be tempted to pour all your creativity into a name for your protagonist, your...
by Yen Cabag |
Many words that end with a consonant (a letter that isn’t a vowel) require that the ending consonant be doubled when you add a suffix to them. These suffixes can include -ed to form the past tense, -ing to form the present progressive tense, or -er and -est to...
by Yen Cabag
New York Times bestseller All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven has captivated readers all over the world ever since its debut in 2015. Niven captures and portrays the struggles of mental illness with such power, helping to educate readers without being...
