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What Are Context Clues? A Guide to Identifying and Using ThemWhen you ask about the meaning of a word, “use context clues” is not the answer you expect to hear. However, using context clues...December 11, 2023
What Is a Malapropism? Definition and ExamplesChances are you’ve used a malapropism at some point in your life, whether you substituted song lyrics you misheard, inserted your...December 7, 2023
What Is Creative Nonfiction? The 4 Elements of Creative NonfictionYou’ve encountered creative nonfiction countless times—in conversation, on social media, and on the written page, but could you...November 15, 2023
25 Cool Words to Know in EnglishThe English language is varied, beautiful, and sometimes confusing with its inclusion of non-phonetically spelled words and...November 13, 2023
How to Write a Congratulatory Message, With ExamplesIt’s not every day that someone you know reaches a new milestone or achieves something noteworthy. When it does happen, it’s...November 10, 2023
What Does “Bimonthly” Mean? Definition and ExamplesDoes a bimonthly meeting on your work schedule occur twice a month or once every two months? Usually, we tell you it’s one or the...November 6, 2023
What Is a Non Sequitur? Definition and ExamplesNon sequiturs are intentionally confusing, which is why birds fly south for the winter. (Hint: the sentence you just read is...November 2, 2023
How to Edit a Paper: Step-by-Step Guide & ExamplesTable of contents What is editing? Types of editing When should you edit your own writing? How to edit your writing in 3 steps...October 28, 2023
What’s the Meaning of “Nuance”? Definition and ExamplesYou’ve likely heard the word nuance many times, but you may not be 100 percent sure of its meaning. True to its definition, the...October 25, 2023
What Is an Asyndeton? Definition and ExamplesYou may be unfamiliar with the term asyndeton, but you’ve likely heard or read hundreds of them. An asyndeton is a rhetorical and...October 24, 2023