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Part II: How to Challenge Clichés in Your Poetic Voice

Part II: How to Challenge Clichés in Your Poetic Voice

This is part two of breaking from the habit of writing clichés series.

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Ken LéMarchand
Feb 25, 2024
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Strategies for Challenging Clichés

Unleashing Creative Metaphors and Similes

Metaphors and similes, the poetic alchemy of transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, often face the allure of clichés. To effectively challenge clichés, embark on an exploration journey, seeking metaphors and similes that breathe …

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