Donna Lodge guest posts at Storyfix. She discusses the value and use of subtext in our stories.
What is subtext? It's what the character doesn't say or what he/she thinks contrary to their outward actions. A red rose can be a gift proclaiming love...or something to make an allergy sufferer miserable. Think about what we used to call a "backhanded compliment," something that appears nice but has an edge to it.
Have you used subtext in your stories? Examples?
5 comments:
I have not heard of this. Will head over and check her out. :O)
I think I've heard this term, but did not know what it meant. Thanks for explaining, Suze.
I've probably used it without realizing I was doing it. Ha! Just like real life...
Hi Diane -
Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Jen -
Subtext can be found in words not said, tone of voice, conflicting body language, and sarcasm.
Blessings,
Susan :)
I've heard of this but hadn't thought about it in a while. Thanks for the link and reminder!
Blessings,
Karen
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