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A euphemism is a seemingly nice or polite way of expressing a harsh or unpleasant truth. In the Oxford Dictionary of Euphemisms (2007), R.W. Holder observes that euphemism is often “the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery, and deceit.” To test Read More …
Listen to what Mark Twain had to say on the subject of proofreading, and then consider our 10 tips for proofreading effectively. The difference between the almost-right word & the right word is really a large matter— it’s the difference Read More …
Silent letters are letters that are not pronounced in a word. There are many silent letters in English including the letter ‘e’ at the end of a word, the letter ‘b’ following ‘m’ and many, many more. Can you guess Read More …
A form of verbal play, tongue twisters rely on a sequence of phonemes that are similar but distinct, and therefore difficult to articulate clearly and quickly. They’re great practice for public speaking and learning to annunciate, so give these a Read More …
Learning a new language like English can be a challenge, but with regular study it can be done. Classes are important, but so is disciplined practice. It can even be fun. Here are some guidelines to help you improve your Read More …
A five-paragraph essay is a prose composition that follows a prescribed format of an introductory paragraph, three body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph, and is typically taught during primary English education and applied on standardized testing throughout schooling. Learning to Read More …
Have you ever been walking through a supermarket when suddenly a totally bizarre food label jumped out at you? “That can’t be right,” you think to yourself. “Maybe there was a mistake at the factory.” Perhaps these funky labels are Read More …
Some words have meanings that are related or close to each other causing some people to misuse or even interchange them. The terms minimize and reduce are a good example of this situation since both of them pertain to making things smaller. This post Read More …
Learning to write an essay is a skill you will use throughout your life. The simple organization of ideas you use when writing an essay will help you write business letters, company memos, and marketing materials for your clubs and Read More …
An oxymoron is a figure of speech, usually one or two words in which seemingly contradictory terms appear side by side. This contradiction is also known as a paradox. Writers and poets have used it for centuries as a literary Read More …