Writers of every ilk should learn these literary devices to help them in their work.
As screenwriters, we often get caught up in Googling terms and ideas that just apply to us. But one thing I’ve tried to do recently is open myself to all sorts of other kinds of prose and the lessons that come with it. Of course, without the foundation of fiction writing, we’d never have storytelling for the screen.
Today, I want to teach you 50+ literary devices that can open up your screenwriting and storytelling skills. They are terms you might already be using without knowing the greater theory behind them. And they can help you a lot with your mastery of the craft.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
52 Literary Devices You Need to Know for Your Screenwriting
1. Allegory
An allegory is a story, movie, or TV show that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. Think about how Avatar deals with imperialistic oppression.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.