Anadiplosis is a rhetorical device that repeats the last word of one phrase, clause, or sentence at, or very near, the beginning of the next sentence. The main point of the sentence becomes clear by repeating the same word twice in succession. An example from HADA’S FOG: “Hada’s immediate reaction to Lilli’s announcement wasn’t […]
Lawrence Ferlinghetti Quote
If you missed Elaine Webster’s comment to my last post, “Rhythm, Cadence and Beats”, here is the humorous quote she told from Lawrence Ferlinghetti: “Don’t be so open-minded that your brains fall out.”
Rhythm, Cadence, and Beats in Writing
Rhythm, cadence and beats are a powerful series of three (see previous day’s post) to keep in mind when you write your novel, short story, essay, and of course, poetry. Remember “Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my!” Dorothy, the Scare Crow, and the Tin Man sing this line along the Yellow Brick Road. (Notice […]
Power of Three in Writing
“Writers Talk” is the monthly newsletter of the South Bay Branch of The California Writers Club. In the June issue, Marjorie Bicknell Johnson, the editor, wrote an article titled “Power of Three”. She explains that “Information presented in groups of three sticks in our heads better than other clusters of items”. The use of a […]
Title Contest for Group Poem
The end of June I’ll submit everyone’s titles to a committee for a vote. There’s a few weeks left to enter. The contest is open to everyone, poet or not, writer or not, tweeter or not. Click on Contests to read the poem and reply.
Favorite Hero or Heroine
Who is your favorite literary hero or heroine? Why?
Carl Jung Quote
The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances if there is any reaction, both are transformed. Carl Jung Jung’s quote is a nice visual for character writing.