Attributes Quote by Maria Tatar
“Storytelling draws on the magic of language to created Elsewheres. Writers use a linguistic sleight-of-hand to take an attribute, attach them to new objects, and create enchantment.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Storytelling, Maria Tatar, 2015
Storytelling uses language tricks to assign familiar traits to new things, producing a sense of wonder.
In simple terms: Writers give new objects familiar qualities to enchant readers.
Key Takeaway
Use metaphor to make ideas vivid.
Themes
creativity
language
enchantment
Mood
playful
inspired
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- advertising
- education
- branding
Key Concepts
metaphor
symbolism
cognitive framing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attributing familiar traits affect perception?
- When does enchantment become manipulation?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex concepts.
