Notes tagged “Meaning”
2025
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Nov 4
Use purposeful repetition to create meaning You can strategically pair repetition and variation to illustrate character change and escalation of stakes.5 min
2023
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Sep 21
Thesis, antithesis, and synthesis Storytellers can use a thesis-antithesis-synthesis story structure to illustrate change and convey a story’s thematic argument.11 min
2022
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Dec 19
Creating meaning with two consecutive story units Human brains can’t help but look for patterns, even when nothing’s there. Storytellers can leverage this tendency, juxtaposing images in order to create rich and layered meaning.10 min
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