WRITING

How Poetic Devices Can Improve Your Freelance Copy Writing

Back to high school English Class

Despite being a writer, I don’t especially like writing about writing. Why? Because a lot of it’s already been said.

Beyond that, I don’t believe in giving advice unless it’s specific and practical. A lot of generics tips are out there on writing well without providing clear guidance, but I hope to change that. Especially when it’s something that I don’t see a lot of people talking about.

So, today, we’re going back to your high school English class to talk about poetic devices. That’s right, I was a poet long before I was a freelance copywriter.

What are Poetic Devices?

Also called literary devices, poetic devices are various tools commonly found in poetry that evoke emotions and meaning. They use sound, imagery, and different types of language to affect the flow and experience of a poem.

Concrete language vs Abstract Language

This is the first thing I think we all need to know more about.

Concrete language occurs when words refer to specific items that exist in the world. There are visual, tangible, and real. For example…