Literary Devices

Viewpoint, or point of view, is the lens through which a story is told. In this post, we explain what point of view is, how

What is imagery and how do you use it in fiction writing? We define imagery and explain how fiction writers can use it in their

What is exposition? We include a definition, the two types of exposition, how to include exposition, and examples of exposition in fiction.

What is the death trap plot device? In this post, we define the death trap, include types of death traps, and offer examples of the

In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

What is a deus ex machina? Should we use a deus ex machina in storytelling? We look at levels of deus ex machina and give

Everybody enjoys a good parody, but they’re extremely hard to write! In this post, we’ll look at what parody is and give a few tips

What is figurative language? We define figurative language and give you 12 examples of figurative language.

In this post, we define foreshadowing in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to foreshadowing to help you when you’re writing.

What is contrast in writing? We explore how to use contrast in writing with 7 different types of contrast (with examples) that you can use