English and Grammar

Literary Devices

Literary Devices 960 640 Teaching Staff

Literary devices are techniques used by writers to create depth and meaning to the messages they are trying to convey. Knowing some of the more common literary devices can be…

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Parts of Speech: Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

Parts of Speech: Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs 1200 1200 Teaching Staff

There are several different parts of speech, which are categories of types of words. We are going to talk about four of the main eight parts of speech, which are…

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Editing an Essay

Editing an Essay 800 498 Teaching Staff

The process of writing an essay can be excruciatingly painful. Many have an overwhelming instinct to flee when the first draft is finally complete, which results in them forgoing the…

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English Review of Critical Thinking and Thoughtful Writing

English Review of Critical Thinking and Thoughtful Writing 150 150 Deborah

Overview Critical thinking is the foundation of thoughtful writing. It involves getting beneath the surface of events and ideas, exploration of more than one perspective, developing informed opinions, and trying…

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English Review of Adaptations of Shakespeare

English Review of Adaptations of Shakespeare 150 150 Deborah

Overview Shakespeare’s plays have been performed all over the world, translated into many other languages, and sets have been adapted beyond the traditional stage settings. In addition to movies made…

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English Review of Shakespeare

English Review of Shakespeare 150 150 Deborah

Overview William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is known as the greatest writer in the English language and dramatist to the world.  He wrote over 35 plays, including histories, comedies, and tragedies.  His…

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English Review of World Poetry

English Review of World Poetry 284 177 Deborah

Overview Forms of poetry exist all over the world, some predating writing. Poems are written in specific forms from the Far East through Persia and Arabia, using specific features of…

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English Review of Types of Poetry

English Review of Types of Poetry 381 132 Deborah

Overview Poetry is based upon aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language, and exists across all cultures of the world.  Some say that poems, like music, came before literacy, and poetic…

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English Review of Types of Nonfiction

English Review of Types of Nonfiction 240 151 Deborah

Overview There are also a number of types (or genres) of nonfiction, including biography, essays, history, and reports.  Nonfiction differs from fiction in that nonfiction deals with accurate reporting of…

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English Review of Types of Fiction

English Review of Types of Fiction 269 187 Deborah

Overview There are many different types or genres of fiction.  Some of the most common types include adventure fiction, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and horror.  Some people…

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