Writing Techniques: Use and Abuse of “Lampshading”
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WEBSep 13, 2023 · What Is the “Lampshade” Technique. Believe it or not, the lampshade/lantern/lampshade-hanging technique is just this: Purposely call attention to a cliché, illogical, or contrived element, often in characters’ dialogue. By calling attention to something that threatens a readers’ suspension of disbelief, we’re essentially telling ...
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