50+ Common (& Not So Common) Literary Devices for 2024

Literary devices are the most versatile (and oldest) tool in a writer’s toolbox. Seriously… From metaphors and alliteration to help ideas “stick” in readers’ minds, imagery to evoke sensory sensations, or foreshadowing that teases what’s to come, smart and attractive writers (just like you) have been using literary techniques since the dawn of the written … Read more

25+ Foreshadowing Examples That You Didn’t See Coming

In this article, we’ll review exactly what foreshadowing is and lay out the five different types of foreshadowing that writers use. To round out your understanding of this literary technique, we’ll illustrate with some examples of foreshadowing found in film, poetry, and literary works. We’ll also touch on some writing tips that promote the importance … Read more