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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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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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…
read moreOverview 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…
read moreOverview 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…
read moreOverview 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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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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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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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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