Category: narrative essay
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What is a Tricolon?
đź“Ś Tricolon Definition:A tricolon is a rhetorical device where three parallel words, phrases, or clauses are used in succession for emphasis, rhythm, and memorability. The power comes from the “rule of three,” which feels complete and satisfying to the reader or listener. âś… Example: “Veni, vidi, vici.” — Julius Caesar(I came, I saw, I conquered.)…
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What is a Parable?
đź“Ś Parable Definition:A parable is a short, simple story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson. It often uses human characters and everyday situations to convey universal truths or ethical guidance. âś… Example: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Bible, Luke 10:25–37) So there it is! Now go ahead and use parables in your CXC…
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What is Mesodiplosis?
đź“Ś Mesodiplosis Definition:Mesodiplosis is a rhetorical device where a word or phrase is repeated in the middle of successive clauses or sentences to create emphasis or rhythm. âś… Example: “We are perplexed, but not hopeless; we are confused, but not hopeless; we are worried, but not hopeless.” And there it is! Now go ahead and…
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What is Hamartia?
đź“Ś Hamartia Definition:Hamartia is a tragic flaw or error in judgment in a character that leads to their downfall in a story, particularly in tragedies. It is often a personality trait like pride, impulsiveness, or naivety. âś… Example: Hamlet’s indecision in Shakespeare’s Hamlet* Another example: Oedipus’s pride and determination to defy fate in Oedipus Rex…
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What is an Epithet?
đź“Ś Epithet Definition:An epithet is a descriptive word or phrase used to characterize a person, place, or thing, often highlighting a notable quality or trait. It can be used in place of a name or alongside it. âś… Example: Alexander the Great Another example: swift-footed Achilles – highlights Achilles’ speed in Homer’s Iliad. And there…
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What is an Epigram?
đź“Ś Epigram Definition:An epigram is a brief, witty, and often paradoxical statement or poem that expresses an idea in a clever and memorable way. It usually has a punchy ending or a surprising twist. âś… Example: “I can resist everything except temptation.”— Oscar Wilde This epigram is witty because it plays on the idea of…
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What is an Enjambment?
đź“Ś Enjambment Definition:Enjambment is when a sentence, phrase, or thought runs over from one line of poetry into the next without a pause or punctuation at the end of the line. It creates a sense of flow, urgency, or continuation. âś… Example: From William Wordsworth’s Lines Written in Early Spring: Through primrose tufts, in that…
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What is an Ekphrasis?
đź“Ś Ekphrasis Definition:Ekphrasis is a vivid, detailed description of a work of art—real or imagined—often used in literature to bring the artwork to life in the reader’s mind. It can appear in poetry, prose, or drama, and sometimes reflects on the meaning or emotional impact of the artwork. âś… Example: In John Keats’s poem Ode…
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What is a Diacope?
đź“Ś Diacope Definition:Diacope is the repetition of a word or phrase with one or more words in between. It’s often used for emphasis, drama, or emotional intensity. âś… Example: The horror! Oh, the horror!— Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness Here: ✨ Another Example: Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, we are free…
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What is a Caesura ?
đź“Ś Caesura Definition:A caesura is a deliberate pause or break in a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation such as a comma, period, dash, or ellipsis. It creates a rhythmic shift, dramatic pause, or emphasis in the verse. âś… Example: To be, or not to be — that is the question.— William Shakespeare, Hamlet…
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