by Cole Salao
When the Marvel Cinematic Universe established itself as a wildly popular and entertaining enterprise, people began taking a closer look at the concept of a shared universe. Creating one’s own cosmos of interlinked stories has since become the goal for many in...
by Cole Salao
S.E Hinton’s debut novel The Outsiders is a timeless classic that’s been the subject of much praise, criticism, and controversy since it was first published in 1967. Told from the perspective of teenager Ponyboy Curtis, the novel focuses on the ongoing...
by Cole Salao
Writers use many rhetorical devices to provide a better experience to their readers. One such device is a conceit, a kind of comparison that is similar to similes, metaphors, and allegories. It’s now mostly seen in modern literary criticism but has been in use...
by Cole Salao
People from different regions, cultures, and upbringing speak differently. Even if they speak the same language, they’re most likely speaking it in a distinct way. They have their own style of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. This is what a dialect is....
by Cole Salao
Kids are extremely active, so much that many have trouble staying still for long. This is a challenge many parents and teachers are familiar with. A classroom setting is often too cramped for the curious minds of young children, and even at home, they’re often...