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JJ Pryor likes to write about everything interesting under the sun.

A juxtaposition between light and dark

What is a Juxtaposition? Examples, Definitions, and How to Create Them

A juxtaposition is when two ideas, characters, plot points, or other elements of a story are placed side–by–side for comparison (or to create an interesting contrast). It‘s like the literary equivalent of putting two photos side–by–side and saying “Hey, check out this cool comparison!” Sometimes it‘s funny, sometimes it‘s ironic, and sometimes it‘s just plain …

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a goated goat as an example of anthimeria in writing

What is Anthimeria in Writing? Examples, Definitions, and How to Create Them

Anthimeria: A fun and creative way of spicing up your writing by using words in a different form than their original meaning! For example, instead of saying “I wrote an essay and handed it in.” You could say, “I papered the hell out of that essay!”  It’s when a word takes on a new form …

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a sky candle i.e. the sun as an example of kenning in writing

What is a Kenning in Writing? Examples, Definitions, and How to Create Them

A kenning in writing is a humorous two–word phrase used to describe something without using its name. It is often used to add a creative element to writing and to make a play on words. For example, a kenning for a bicycle could be “two–wheeled steed”. Definition and Origin of Kennings A kenning is a figurative, usually …

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