6 Quotes About Literary Device

There are few things more frustrating than reading a book and not understanding what the author is trying to say. The English language is filled with literary devices and metaphors that can be very confusing. These literary devices and metaphors can be used to create an air of mystery or intrigue, or they can be used to obscure the true meaning of what is being said. By using these literary devices, we can create a sense of suspense, mystery, and wonder in our stories.

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Books. It's always easier to tell people that a character is funny rather than attempt to hit the punchline of a joke that character would've said. But if we all simply told, books would cease to exist. And so would empathy. And feeling. Joyce Rachelle
If Scripture were to describe the downfall of an empire...
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If Scripture were to describe the downfall of an empire in the style adopted by political historians, the common people would not be stirred. Baruch Spinoza
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No, Ben. What I’m asking is: Are you the vehicle, and Georgie rides around in you? That is why Ben’s the driver, right? Jonathan Harnisch
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Delayed gratification hints that something terrible is going to happen, and then delays the resolution. It’s that interval between the promise of something awful and it actually happening, where suspense resides. Sandy Vaile
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Suspense doesn’t always have to be about physical danger. Making the reader worry is a universal concept that can be applied to any story. Sandy Vaile