A Basic Guide to Allegory
When I first read the “Allegory of the Cave” as a senior in high school, it changed my life, cementing…
Figures of Speech
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All You Need To Know About Irony
A little over a month ago, one of my teeth broke while I was flossing. It was an unexpected outcome…
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Poetic Devices Defined (Examples Included)
What are poetic devices? They are literary devices such as grammar, rhythm, structure that aid a poet in creating poetry.…
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Tautology 101
If you attended public school anytime in the last 40 years, you’ve likely been subjected to a motivational speaker. He…
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100 Common English Idioms with Examples and Meanings
Whether you write for a living, are a small business owner who needs content writing help, or just want to…
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Etymology of New Year’s Words
Let’s take a look and see where some of the New Year’s words originated from. Baby Baby New Year symbolizes the…
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What Is the Purpose of Verbal Paradox?
So, you’ve landed here in your quest for answers to that perplexing question, what is a verbal paradox? I will…
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The Astute Art of Alliteration
There’s a certain allure to the art of astutely employing literary techniques such as alliteration, a well-known figure of speech.…
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Truism: The Truth Is the Truth
Have you ever heard someone say something so clever that you had to go back and have it repeated so…
