Literary Devices – Inking Prose & Poetry

How Setting Shapes Characterisation

‘We imprint ourselves on our personal space.’

Character Rituals and Routines

‘When you think about a story character, do you ever think about their rituals or routines?’

The Handbag: Adding Depth to Characterisation

Story Characterisation: ‘The lip balm indicates that I have chapped lips, and the handcream shows I have dry hands. These are both indications that I don’t drink enough water, so I’m not really looking after my body.’