The Write Life

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The term “sensory language” refers to language used in writing that connects the readers to real life senses—touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste. Mastering writing with sensory language can elevate your prose, help your audience empathize with your characters, and create an overall more engaging story. Examples of Sensory Language.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 13, 2023

What Onomatopoeia Is (and Isn’t) At first glance, the word ‘onomatopoeia’ is slightly intimidating: How do you pronounce onomatopoeia? Onomatopoeia is the creation of and rhetorical use of words that phonetically imitate or suggest the actual sound that they describe. Let’s get crackin’!

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Kayleigh Moore

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Incorporate sensory language. Sensory language helps create a vivid mental picture through words that describe textures, moods, and feelings. From there, you can look for common words and phrases your audience members use when talking about your offerings and then mirror it back to them in your copy.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Alliteration is a stylistic literary device that refers to the repetition of a closely connected series of words that have the same beginning consonant sound. Alliteration has been used for centuries to breathe life into the written (and spoken) word through the effect of the sounds of words. Go ahead, nobody’s looking.)

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Enchanting Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2023

Take out the writerliness The basis of conversational writing is a simple text so readers can follow your ideas with ease: Eliminate complicated sentences >> Avoid the passive voice >> Replace writerly words >> Use transitional words often >> Here’s are some examples … 1. Use everyday words instead. Nothing else.

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Grammarly

JULY 5, 2023

There are several tricky words in the English language that even the most seasoned speakers and writers can still find confusing. Palate also refers to taste , the sensory experience in your mouth when you eat something. The palate’s relationship to the word taste can also mean aesthetic and intellectual preferences.

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Grammar Underground

JANUARY 22, 2024

Just extra words. Worse, these words force you to add one more word: “that.” They make the best use of readers’ time and attention, wasting none of it on unnecessary words. But needless words aren’t the only problem with the longer sentence. Here’s the edited version: “Lye-based products clear debris out of pipes.”

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Smart Blogger

MAY 26, 2023

Mastering various writing styles can transform your words from mere text to an engaging, compelling narrative. In the diverse world of writing, ‘style’ denotes the distinct manner in which a writer weaves their words together. Picture style as the very soul of your writing, the pulsating rhythm beneath the words.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 1, 2024

Once you’re clear on your subject and intent, it becomes a lot easier to let those words naturally flow. Originating in the 13th century, sonnet comes from the Italian word for “little song,” and it is typically made up of 14 lines. Choose Your Subject Carefully What’s your inspiration? Who or what is your muse?

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Assonance is a literary device that focuses on repeating the same vowel sound in consecutive or nearby words. Using assonance — repeated vowel sound in successive words — makes your writing more interesting. And to help you do that, we’ve provided plenty of stellar assonance examples to help your writing shimmer and shine.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The particular challenge of memoir Vulnerability and emotional honesty Capture your experience through writing and photos Writing about real people and places Character arc Truth (capital T) vs truth (small t) Specific sensory detail The first draft and killing your darlings Publishing choices and formats Marketing.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 14, 2023

Like as you say, you might know a rule in your head, like ‘oh yes, I should not use repetitive words' or something, but then you can't see it on the screen, and you can't see it on the page necessarily. A lot of communication became through the written word, through documents. Joanna: I love this sensory detail stuff.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

I expanded sensory detail in descriptions of setting with Sudowrite I started writing the story in Scrivener , as per my usual process. In this first example, I selected the ‘demon' and then used the Describe function for expanding on sensory details. ” I don't know whether the last few words are necessary.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Giving the genre and word count. I cut the summary part of my query from four paragraphs and 234 words to two paragraphs and 146 words. After my midnight run, I rewrote the first two pages, making them more immediate, sensory, and visceral. And she laid a finger on why I wasn’t getting any requests. Parting thoughts.

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In other words, it’s a true story with a touch of literary flair. Literary journalism Also known as narrative journalism, literary journalism combines factual reporting and research with vivid scenic descriptions, character profiles, dramatic pacing, and rich sensory details.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Sensory descriptions, lighting, weather, and universal symbolism all play a part in setting the emotional tone of a scene. By carefully selecting words and imagery that evoke specific moods, we layer more emotional impact via the setting. Keep in mind the subliminal power of mood. Don’t answer that.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 7, 2023

Sudowrite — for expanding sensory detail like a thesaurus on steroids and co-writing assistant. Tutorial here for fiction and non-fiction. ProWritingAid — for self-editing. Tutorial here. The Blue Garret — Kristen Tate is my (human) editor. Interview with Kristen on editing here. Tutorial here.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Difference Between Asyndeton and Syndeton Unlike asyndeton, syndeton uses conjunctions to join words, short phrases, or related clauses. He included sensory words alongside the asyndeton to paint a strong scene for his audience. And if Caesar had used a conjunction, that would have been an example of syndeton.

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Content Hacker

JANUARY 21, 2024

You’re crafting a window into another world, painting pictures with words that draw readers in and make them care. It paints pictures with words, captures emotions, and weaves facts into narratives that hit home. Step 2: Do Your Research Feature stories need more than straight facts and sensory details — they need evidence.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 10, 2023

Be Specific With Details Words and phrases like “way up” and “it was good” are ambiguous and can mean anything. Each sentence reeled you in, line-by-line with powerful words and sensory details. That means being genuine, sounding natural, and using conversational words. Yours should too. Did revenue increase by 30%?

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Copywriter Collective

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Consider using powerful words that trigger emotions or curiosity. Tip 6: Use Powerful Words for Impact Employing impactful language isn’t solely about using solid words; it’s about evoking emotions and creating resonance. It’s your first chance to entice viewers, so make it count.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 17, 2024

Let’s briefly define each: Oxymoron is when words have conflicting meanings. Vincent Van Gogh also played around with sensory details by incorporating textures in his work. ” The reversal of the words provides a sharp contrast between the ideas. ” Foil is where characters contrast. But that’s not all.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In other words, it is historically accurate. In other words, it is believable even if it’s fantasy. Heaney’s sensory details create verisimilitude. Answer: By using sensory details and borrowing character traits from people you know. The scene terrifies Lucie Manette and us. Could it have really happened?

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 25, 2023

It requires careful control from the writing on both the big-picture level of the work as a whole and on a sentence and word level, with the careful use of sensory words , well-chosen metaphors , and more. Copy down specific words, phrases, and sentences that work to build the mood. Why Is Mood Important in Writing?

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 12, 2023

Word count — How long does the post need to be? Conversion copy is about excellent research, clear direction, and delivering words your audience expects to see. Similar words, yet divergent conclusions. And it’s only by understanding your audience, and their problem, you’ll be able to find the words you need to use.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Well, 800-1000 words are considered the limit, though there’s no official guideline for length. As the name implies, the word “vignette” comes from a Middle French word for small vines, and they’re little offshoots from the main piece of writing. But what she got, settled for, was the one word that mattered.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In other words, the internet is full of marketing messages. I’ll bet you sit down and read every word of that letter. In other words, only about 100 out of every 5,000 ad exposures have any meaningful impact on consumers. Direct Mail is Multi-Sensory. Talk about multi-sensory. But mailboxes aren’t. You get excited.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Any time you use software or a device to add new sights, sounds, or sensory stimuli to something you see, that’s AR. You know people were lining up to use this bus stop once the word got out. If you’re not already thinking about how augmented reality (AR) can play a role in your content marketing, you should be.

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Neil Patel

MAY 3, 2021

Research shows that the human brain responds to the descriptive power of stories in deeply affecting ways, influencing both the sensory and motor cortex. In other words, your story shouldn’t be by some godlike figure who dominates the legend and infuses the company with life and power. Scientists call it neural coupling.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 31, 2023

Imagery is the art of creating a mental image through descriptive words. This literary device describes objects, actions, or ideas while providing readers with sensory imagery that pulls them into a story, allowing them to relate to the characters and better understand the narrator. Example: Opportunity knocked at his door.

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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In other words, it might be time to put your grown-up britches on and take control. Use power words. Pack your prose with sensory details. From enhancing creativity to getting that first word on the page, the list of services and tools is virtually endless. Change your relationship with time. And seriously.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Writers foreshadow future events using powerful words weaved within a variety of different creative options that draw readers’ interest and pique an audience’s interest. It’s also important to point out that flashback (or flash-forward) scenes aren’t always the same as foreshadowing. Equally gloomy, note the similarities between Ms.

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 6, 2023

Personification can make a non human thing seem more vivid, even more dangerous, especially if the personification involves the use of sensory words. When Bull Beats Bear (series of ads), Grey Canada Personification can involve photos or illustrations, not just words. Examples of Personification in Pop Culture 7.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In an online world, where regular sensory information is excluded, this is a huge selling point for new customers. Reviews also act as natural, word-of-mouth marketing between consumers. Use words that can be misconstrued as leading such “happy,” “ecstatic,” or “positive.” Amazon Reviews Affect SEO.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

Because the subject of writing winning email subject lines is so important I’d be doing you a disservice if I tried to cover it all here, but here are some important tips to get you started with affiliate email subject lines: Create intrigue with sensory and/or power words, instead of “salesy” jargon. Highlight the value clearly.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 3, 2023

So, infuse power words and sensory words to stand out in readers’ inboxes. Test Your Subject Line Copy When you email your subscribers, your message is competing with every other email in their inbox. If your subject lines are boring, your emails will get ignored.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 3, 2023

Rowling Difference Between Analogies and Metaphors: While a metaphor uses a word or phrase to represent an idea, an analogy uses narrative or comparisons to explain the idea. Sensory Metaphors Sensory metaphors use figurative language to appeal to our senses — sight, sound (example: onomatopoeia ), smell, taste, or touch.

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