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- Dissertation vs. Thesis—What’s the Difference?If you’re confused about the meaning of dissertation versus thesis, you’re not alone. These two types of academic writing have a...December 15, 2023
- What Are Context Clues? A Guide to Identifying and Using ThemWhen you ask about the meaning of a word, “use context clues” is not the answer you expect to hear. However, using context clues...December 11, 2023
- What Is a Malapropism? Definition and ExamplesChances are you’ve used a malapropism at some point in your life, whether you substituted song lyrics you misheard, inserted your...December 7, 2023
- How to Write a Term Paper in 5 StepsTerm papers are a key way to test a student’s knowledge and research skills, but they can be difficult to write. In this guide,...December 5, 2023
- What Is Prose? Definition, Meaning, and ExamplesIf you’re familiar with prose, you’ve probably heard it defined as “not poetry.” In truth, its definition is more expansive....December 1, 2023
- Citation Examples for APA, MLA, and Chicago Style GuidesYou may think citing sources for research papers is confusing . . . because it absolutely is! It’s one thing to memorize the...November 30, 2023
- Understatement: Definition and ExamplesAn understatement is a figure of speech in which the writer intentionally downplays or minimizes the significance or intensity of...November 28, 2023
- What Is a Zeugma? Definition and ExamplesThe English language is great at recycling words. For example, think about the verb “to lose.” One can lose a pair of car keys,...November 23, 2023
- What Is a Trope in Writing and Literature?The word trope has evolved and expanded in meaning over time. Originally it came from the classical Greek concept of rhetoric—the...November 22, 2023
- Line Spacing: When to Use Single or Double SpacingLine spacing isn’t typically something you think about, until you have to. When there’s an important written assignment due,...November 21, 2023
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