Tag: rhetoric

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    Ah, the the age-old question: is less more, or is more more? When it comes to word counts, most editors would probably argue less is more in terms of brevity over verbosity, but when it comes to verbal irony, it depends on what effect you’re trying to achieve with your writing. Overstatement and understatement are…

  • Rhetoric: The Art of Repetition

    Rhetoric: The Art of Repetition

    Sometimes I think we as writers get so focused on the “who”, “what”, “where”, and “why” of story developing that we sometimes push aside the “how.” While telling a story with interesting characters and a well developed plot is awesome, telling it artfully is even better. How we tell a story affects its tone and…