Literary Techniques

What is Sentence Structure — Examples and Tips for Writers

Syntax EssentialsOpen menu What is Syntax What is Passive Voice What is Active Voice Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu What is Text Structure What is Sentence Structure Simple Sentence Structure Compound Sentence Structure Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Complex Sentence Structure To understand appropriate sentence structure is to understand the grammatical building blocks of the… Continue reading What is Sentence Structure — Examples and Tips for Writers

Rex Provost

What is Antithesis — Definition & Examples in Literature & Film

If you’ve ever heard sentence structure, met characters, or witnessed ideas that seem diametrically opposed, you’re actually pretty familiar with the idea of the antithesis. But there is more to it than just juxtaposing ideas. Read on to learn exactly what is antithesis, how this tool is used, and how you can include an antithesis… Continue reading What is Antithesis — Definition & Examples in Literature & Film

Dominique Saint Malo

What is a Flashback? Definition and Examples in Literature and Film

Plot TropesOpen menu What is a Trope What is a Cliche Flashback MacGuffin Plot Twist Red Herring FREE Movie Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Write Your Script for Free Flashback is a term that we hear nearly every day in life — but what is a flashback in writing? A flashback is sometimes used to give… Continue reading What is a Flashback? Definition and Examples in Literature and Film

Chris Heckmann