The Veldt | Bradbury's Use of Literary Devices
Kattelman holds a Ph.D. in theater. In this essay, Kattelman examines Bradbury’s use of literary devices to create his taut, well-crafted short story.
Writing a well-crafted short story is not easy. To be a good short story writer, the writer must know how to use many literary devices. Because the finished piece will not be very long, each word must be carefully chosen to deliver the maximum impact. Edgar Allen Poe, master of the short story, believed that a good short story must provide a “single effect.” In other words, the action of a short story should be concentrated to deliver one strong emotional jolt, especially if that story is dealing with horror, suspense, or terror. Ray Bradbury openly acknowledges that he as a young...
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