literary devices

Learn what an analogy is, see clear examples, and discover how to use analogy to strengthen meaning, clarity, and emotional impact in writing.

Learn what satire is, the three main types, and how writers use humor and exaggeration to expose deeper truths—plus examples from film and TV.

How do you use alliteration? This guide breaks down what alliteration is, why it works, and how to apply it effectively in scripts, stories, and dialogue.

Discover essential literary devices for screenwriters with examples and tips. Learn how to use metaphor, foreshadowing, symbolism, and more.

Learn what foreshadowing is in film and screenwriting, with examples, tips, and techniques to help you build tension and payoff in your story.

Give your story world a voice. This guide to personification in screenwriting shows how to make every setting and object count.