Part of Creation
Writing & Narrative
Literature, rhetoric, storytelling techniques, reading and the craft of the written word.
Concepts
- Jack DawsonJack Dawson is the protagonist of the film Titanic (1997), directed by James Cameron and played by Leonardo DiCaprio. In the Agency editorial he appears once, in…
- Jack TorranceJack Torrance is the protagonist of The Shining, the novel by Stephen King that Stanley Kubrick filmed in 1980. In the Agency editorial he appears in Issue.23, which…
- Jacques DerridaJacques Derrida was a French philosopher born in Algeria, associated with deconstruction. Issue.26, the edition about the Greek concept of pharmakon, names him once, in…
- James GandolfiniJames Gandolfini was an American actor, best known for playing Tony Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos. In the Agency editorial he gives Issue.16 its name: the author…
- Jennifer MelfiDr. Jennifer Melfi is a character of the television series The Sopranos, the psychiatrist who treats the mob boss Tony Soprano, played by Lorraine Bracco. Issue.16 of the…
- Johannes GutenbergJohannes Gutenberg was a German craftsman and inventor of the fifteenth century, known for introducing printing with movable type to Europe. In the Agency editorial…
- Joseph CampbellJoseph Campbell was an American writer and scholar of comparative mythology, known for the book The Hero with a Thousand Faces (1949). Issue.16 names him once, in the…
- Jostein GaarderJostein Gaarder is a Norwegian writer, author of Sophie's World, a novel about the history of philosophy. The Agency editorial names him once, in Creative.11, where…
- King MarkKing Mark of Cornwall is the king of the medieval romance of Tristan and Isolde. In the retelling of Issue.13 he adopts his orphaned nephew Tristan and trains him in…
- LeafcutterLeafcutter is an ant, one of the two characters of The Nature's Masterpiece, the short story the author wrote for Issue.12. The story introduces him as a "Tiny Art…
- Lewis CarrollLewis Carroll (1832-1898) is the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, the English author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Issue.14…
- Line ReadingLine reading is a sequential method of decoding written language following a structured, step-by-step typographical progression. It directs the reader along an…
- Literary TemporalityLiterary temporality is the artistic manipulation and philosophical perception of time within written narratives. It allows an author to freeze historical moments…
- Luke SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is a character of the Star Wars films, the young hero of the original trilogy. In the Agency editorial he appears once, in Issue.16, in a hypothesis: if…
- Magical RealismMagical realism is a literary style and narrative genre in which fantastical, dreamlike, or supernatural occurrences are presented in a straightforward, matter-of-fact…
- Meadow SopranoMeadow Soprano is a character of the television series The Sopranos, the daughter of Tony Soprano, played by Jamie-Lynn Sigler. In the Agency editorial she is named once…
- Metaphoric StorytellingMetaphoric storytelling is a narrative technique that translates complex, abstract, or intimidating concepts into accessible tales by embedding them within vivid symbolic…
- Minimalist CommunicationMinimalist communication is a design philosophy centered on stripping away superfluous elements so that essential symbols carry the full weight of a message. By reducing…
- MonomythThe monomyth is the foundational narrative template identified by Joseph Campbell in which a mythic hero ventures forth from ordinary life into a realm of supernatural…
- Mr. GodspeedMr. Godspeed is a turtle, one of the two characters of The Nature's Masterpiece, the short story the author wrote for Issue.12. The story introduces him as a "Chill Nomad…
- Myth of TheuthThe myth of Theuth is a philosophical allegory recounted by Plato in the Phaedrus concerning the divine invention and human reception of the written word. It presents…
- MythopoesisMythopoesis is the act of creating myths or mythic narratives, giving shape to archetypal themes through original literary expression. In Archetype.1, it appears as the…
- Neal ShustermanNeal Shusterman is an American author known for young adult science fiction and speculative novels. In Creative.6, Suelen Viana names him alongside Stephen King and…
- Oral TraditionOral tradition is the dynamic cultural transmission of memories, literature, history, law, and knowledge through spoken word, recitation, and song across generations…
Terms
- Preposterousadjective
- Contrary to reason or common sense, utterly absurd or ridiculous.
- Protagonistnoun
- The principal character or leading figure in a dramatic production, novel, or historical movement.
- proverbnoun
- A short, pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a perceived truth or piece of practical advice.
- Quillnoun
- A writing pen made from the hard, hollow flight feather of a large bird, dipped in ink for calligraphy and manuscript writing.
- quotationnoun
- A group of words taken verbatim from a published text or speech and repeated by another author.
- Rebirthnoun
- A new beginning after a period of decline or destruction, used in mythology to describe the cyclical return to life after death. In Archetype.0, rebirth is the defining characteristic of both the Bennu and the Phoenix.
- rhetoricnoun
- The art of effective and persuasive speaking or writing, especially through strategic linguistic devices.
- salutationsnoun
- Formal gestures, greetings, or opening words of courteous address delivered upon meeting someone or beginning a discourse.
- Satiricaladjective
- Containing, using, or characterized by satire; employing irony, ridicule, or humor to expose flaws and absurdities. It serves as an incisive rhetorical device in social and design critique.
- Shelfnoun
- A flat, horizontal surface used for organizing, supporting, and displaying stored books or ornamental objects.
- Shrapnelnoun
- Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion.
- slogannoun
- A memorable, catchy phrase used in marketing, politics, or advocacy to encapsulate a core message.
- Spoilernoun
- Information about the plot, climax, or ending of a narrative that impairs suspense for first-time audiences.
- Storytellingnoun
- The art, craft, or practice of conveying narratives, experiences, and insights to engage an audience.
- Syntaxnoun
- The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a natural language, or the structural rules governing code expressions in computing.
- Thrillernoun
- A fiction genre characterized by intense suspense, psychological tension, excitement, and anticipation.
- timeproofadjective
- Able to withstand the passing of time without being lost or losing its meaning, as a message that still reaches people thousands of years after it was made.
- Treatisenoun
- A formal, systematic, and comprehensive written work dealing methodically with the principles and evidence of a particular philosophical, scientific, or technical subject.
- verbatimadjective
- In exactly the same words as the original, word for word. Said of a quotation or a transcription that changes nothing.
- villainnoun
- In a story, the character who opposes the hero and the community the hero serves.
- Zephyrnoun
- A light, gentle, and refreshing breeze that carries pleasant warmth or seasonal change. In literary usage, it symbolizes gentle inspiration and restorative movement.
