English and Grammar

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March 28, 2019
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Literary Devices

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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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February 28, 2019
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Parts of Speech: Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

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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…

Teaching Staff
September 7, 2018
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Editing an Essay

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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…

Deborah
February 4, 2018
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English Review of Critical Thinking and Thoughtful Writing

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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…

Deborah
August 26, 2017
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English Review of Adaptations of Shakespeare

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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…

Deborah
August 24, 2017
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English Review of Shakespeare

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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…

Deborah
July 26, 2017
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English Review of World Poetry

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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…

Deborah
July 16, 2017
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English Review of Types of Poetry

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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…

Deborah
May 19, 2017
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English Review of Types of Nonfiction

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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…

Deborah
May 13, 2017
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English Review of Types of Fiction

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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…

Literary Devices

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

Editing an Essay

English Review of Critical Thinking and Thoughtful Writing

English Review of Adaptations of Shakespeare

English Review of Shakespeare

English Review of World Poetry

English Review of Types of Poetry

English Review of Types of Nonfiction

English Review of Types of Fiction

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