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Focus: Relate Sentences to a Paragraph’s Main IdeaFew things are more frustrating than reading a paragraph, reaching its end, and then wondering, “What the #@*% did I just read?”...January 18, 2023
What Is Circumlocution? Definition and ExamplesWouldn’t it be great if every time we sat down to write, we knew exactly what to say and how to say it? Unfortunately, there are...January 16, 2023
Clarity: Sharpen Vague Sentences and ParagraphsWhen you write, clarity should be one of your top priorities. This is the case for every type of writing. Clear writing that...January 10, 2023
Litotes: Definition and Examples of This Literary DeviceYour teacher asks to speak with you after class because your grades “aren’t exactly inspiring.” Maybe the material has been...January 9, 2023
How to Write a Complaint Email in 8 StepsSometimes things don’t go your way. You felt you weren’t treated well at the car rental agency, or an item you ordered was...January 6, 2023
What Is Dramatic Irony in Writing? Definition and ExamplesHave you ever wished you could pull a character aside and explain the situation to them? “Don’t worry, Romeo—Juliet is faking...December 28, 2022
Learn About Homonyms, With ExamplesThe English language loves to recycle its words. A bat is both a flying mammal and a smooth wooden club used to hit baseballs....December 12, 2022
What Is a Ghostwriter?Ever wonder how James Patterson can churn out so many novels each year? Or how Carolyn Keene keeps producing Nancy Drew mysteries...December 7, 2022
What Is an Acronym? Definition and ExamplesWe use abbreviations every day—in writing, texting, note-taking, and talking. There are a few different categories of...December 1, 2022
Imagery in Writing: Examples of Imagery as a Literary DeviceHave you ever read a passage about a sumptuous feast that made your mouth water, or felt your skin tingle while reading about the...November 28, 2022
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