Use figurative language with caution

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.