
Use figurative language with caution
Script
March 28, 2025
Figurative language can be problematic in scripts, as it can dictate and limit the visualization. Instead, use simple, straightforward, and descriptive language, allowing for more open visual interpretation in the storyboard. Be extra careful with figurative language clichés. Clichés, due to their overuse, lose their power and become weak and ineffective. We’ve heard it all before.