The Soliloquy

The soliloquy is a dramatic device often used in literature and theatre, where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, usually while alone on stage. This dramatic device is used extensively in theatr...

Sentimental Comedy

Sentimental comedy is a genre of theatrical comedy that emerged in the 18th century as a reaction against the more cynical and morally ambiguous comedies of the Restoration period, offering a more opt...

Comedy of Manners

The Comedy of Manners is a genre of theatrical comedy that flourished in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, particularly in Restoration England and early 18th-century France. It is a form of dram...

Comedy of Humours

The Comedy of Humours is a type of comedic play that explores the idea of characters being dominated by a particular "humour" or temperament. Humours were a concept derived from ancient Greek and Roma...

Romantic Comedy

The romantic comedy, often abbreviated as rom-com, is a subgenre of comedy that focuses on developing a romantic relationship. It typically focuses on the romantic relationships between two central ch...

The Short Story

The short story is a fascinating and versatile literary form, offering a compact yet impactful reading experience. It is a form of literature that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a...

The Lyric

The term lyric in poetry refers to a short poem that expresses personal emotions, feelings, or thoughts melodically and musically. Historically, lyrics were actually sung, often accompanied by a lyre,...

The Sonnet

The sonnet is a famous classical form that has compelled poets for centuries. It originated in Italy during the 13th century and gained popularity during the Renaissance period. The name comes from th...

Irony 

Irony is a literary and rhetorical device where there is a contrast between expectations and reality. It's when the intended meaning of words is different from the actual meaning or a situation turns ...

Road Literature

Road literature, also known as travel literature or road trip literature, refers to a genre of writing that focuses on characters' stories, experiences and adventures while journeying on the road. It ...