What are they? Plot devices are techniques and tricks commonly used in building the structure of a story. Backstory The …
The Dramatic Structure
What is it? Dramatic structure is the idea that storytelling follows a set pattern, in order to create drama. The …
Basic Plots
What are they? A basic plot is a common plot structure that has been used countless times before. It may …
Basic Character Models
What are they? A basic character model is a familiar type of character that appears in numerous stories. Not all …
Literary Genres
What are they? Works of art with similar styles and themes are categorised in genres. These genres become a canon …
Literary Forms
What are they? Writing can come in many different forms. These forms are the core structural component, framing the length …
Multiperspectivity
1. What is it? Multiperspectivity is when a single event or person is described by different voices. This allows differing accounts …
Magical Realism
1. What is it? Magical realism is the layering of ‘magical’ elements on top of a realistic setting. The magical …
Defamiliarization
1. What is it? Defamiliarization is a descriptive technique in which things that the reader usually takes for granted are presented …
Breaking the Fourth Wall
1. What is it? The ‘fourth wall’ is an imaginary barrier between the story and the reader. It ensures the story’s protagonists …