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Artistic/poetic licence

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Fictional Truth

Use it when factual accuracy is less important than storytelling.

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Although not historically accurate, the film's artistic licence made for a thrilling plot.
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Creative Exaggeration

It's okay to exaggerate details to enhance the art's impact.

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The artist's use of artistic licence amplified the painting's emotional expression.
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Inventive Imagery

Visual works may alter reality for visual appeal or thematic reasons.

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She took artistic licence in her photography to emphasize the surreal aspect of the scene.
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