Category: Screenwriting

Congeries is a word that’s been around for centuries and has many definitions. But what does it mean? In this article, we’ll explore the definition of congeries, how it’s used in sentences, and more. What Is Congeries? The word congeries is derived from Latin. The…

Hypotaxis is one of two ways that complex sentences can be constructed. In hypotactic construction, the main clause of a sentence is followed by one or more subordinate clauses. The subordinate clauses are also called sub-clauses or dependent clauses because they depend on the main…

The isocolon is a stylistic device used in written English. If you put two sentence fragments together and make them the same length, you’ve created an isocolon. The isocolon also can be similar grammatical structures joined together at the end of two successive clauses or…

Tricolon is a literary device we can use to add emphasis and power to our speech and writing. It’s when we use three similar-length sentences or phrases in a row. For example, if we’ve been talking about our new travel plans and want to summarize…

Have you ever heard of diacope? It’s a rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated with one or two intervening words.  For example, let’s say you’re writing an essay and want to emphasize that “the cost of college tuition has increased sharply…

Sound effects are the backbone of any good script. They can make or break a production and are often the first thing that viewers notice. Some directors will even overuse them to make their films more dramatic, but in my opinion this is a mistake….

Narrative essays are an easy way to make your point, especially if you’re in a hurry or have other things to do. They’re also a great way to learn the basics of writing narrative essays. Here’s how to write a narrative essay: Start with an…

A round character is a character whose body is round. If you want to make your game more interesting and engaging, try using some of these ideas for making your characters round: Make them big. Bigger characters are often more fun to play. For example,…

A character breakdown is a very useful tool in the writing process. It allows you to get a general idea of who the characters are, what they want and what they believe, their motivations, and basic personality traits. It also helps you keep track of…

Characterization is the process of revealing a character’s personality through storytelling. It’s the key to making any story more interesting and engaging. When it comes to movies, character development is especially important because it can make or break a movie — or at least keep…