Great poets have the ability to conjure up vivid images in our heads using only the written language. While there are a few techniques and devices that help create such visually detailed poetry, few are more powerful than imagery. Continue reading What is Imagery in Poetry — Definition and Examples
Think for a moment about some of your favorite films and books. How was the story told to you? Is there a voice you can think of behind it? If so, this is the power of the narrator. How much can a narrator impact a story and what exactly is narration? In this read, we’ll explore the art of narration and its significance in storytelling. Continue reading What is Narration — Definition, Types, and Examples
When we think back on a film or novel, we may not remember the specificities of a scene, shot, or chapter, but we will remember the essence of the story — the nugget of wisdom we walk away with when the story is over. Every story, from grandiose tales of adventure to the most introspective of character studies, holds a moral. Continue reading What is the Moral of the Story — Definition & Examples
Catchphrases are an integral part of our social and cultural fabric. They are everywhere in advertising, bring back memories of our favorite shows or movies, and sometimes even shape our behaviors and attitudes. How do writers and creatives make catchphrases that are so memorable? Continue reading What is a Catchphrase — Definition, Examples & Uses
Repetition and rhythm can make mundane ideas have tremendous impact. A great example of this done in a very specific way is chaismus. While its use has been traced back to ancient texts, including the Bible and works of classical Greek and Latin authors, its formal identification and naming as a distinct rhetorical device occurred much later. But what is chiasmus exactly? Continue reading What is Chiasmus — Definition, Examples, and Uses
We often find ourselves mostly enveloped with the story arcs of heroes and villains. They often take center stage and become central to most stories. But there's another character that deserves recognition for their vital role in shaping narratives and enhancing central characters — the sidekick. Continue reading What is a Sidekick — Powerful Supporting Characters
Sometimes, the challenge of communicating can be efficiency. This means communicating large ideas through the least amount of language possible. One of the best devices we have that does this is the adage. You’ve likely encountered adages in your daily life, but had not even recognized them. What is an adage exactly and how are they used? Continue reading What is an Adage — Definition, Examples & Uses
Superlatives—those words that signify the highest degree or the utmost level of something — are often the best words to use when writing imagery or describing something with emotion. Impactful writing often uses superlatives to paint a vivid description. Continue reading What is a Superlative — Definition & How to Use Them
One step further than the antagonist, is the nemesis. Some of the most memorable characters from stories in cinema and literature are those who have challenged the heroes, characters who’s main role is to be a rivalry force. Let’s look at the impact the nemesis role can have and story and some of the best characters that have been created from it. Continue reading What Does Nemesis Mean — Definition and Examples
With such a wealth of new movies to rent on Amazon Prime it can be hard to keep track of and parse new movies as they are added to the platform. Here we cover the best new movies on Amazon Prime in May 2020. You can also read our list of the best overall films available on Amazon Prime right now. All movies will be available as of July 1st unless otherwise noted. Now let’s take a look at what’s new on Amazon Prime video. Continue reading Best New Movies on Amazon Prime (July 2020)
