[–]flyincaveman 3 points 1 year ago
Didn't Tolkien create actual languages? As in full fledged grammar, linguistics and etymology?
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[–]da1inchpunch 2 points 1 year ago
yes. He did elven. A full language.
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[–]gravyboatcaptain2Published a single poem... so far! 1 point 1 year ago
And like six others.
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[–]tyme 2 points 1 year ago
He did, but I don't think that's what OP is referring to.
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[–]highpowered 1 point 1 year ago
My guess would be "Jabberwocky".
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[–]TheSlurpeeKid 1 point 1 year ago
Euphoric?
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[–]NotJuddAppatow 1 point 1 year ago
In Homer, Virgil, Dante, etc there are things called epic similes. They're used to stretch out the scene, and create a more vivid mental image for the reader. Modern writers, particularly Tolkien I would say, sometimes incorporate them into their stories as well. They're quite tricky though, and can easily be done poorly.