by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 24, 2016 | Writing
Before you write your discussion questions that appear at the end of your book, keep in mind the viewpoints of book clubs and of authors/publishers. Book Club Viewpoint Book clubs care about the following elements for discussion: Readers’ expectations...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 17, 2016 | Writing
Definition of Irony Irony is a literary technique in which the writer sets up the reader’s expectation and then reverses it. Common Examples of Irony Andy opens the door to a blast of snow that stings his face, then says, “Nice day.” A finicky chef comes...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 10, 2016 | Writing
Definition of Juxtaposition Combining my research: Juxtaposition is a literary technique in which the writer places two story elements side-by-side for the reader to compare and contrast. Elements can be characters, places, concepts, events, actions, or...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 3, 2016 | Writing
Definition of Hyperbole Combining my research: Figurative language technique with visual impact that deliberately uses an extreme, fanciful, humorous, or ridiculous exaggeration (possibly applies a simile or metaphor) that makes a point about a real circumstance....