by Cole Salao |
Bathos is a literary device where a serious or important subject is suddenly turned into a ridiculous or ordinary one. It is an anticlimax that surprises the reader and disrupts their thoughts and emotions. For example: After hours of heated debate that often...
by Kaelyn Barron
The ability to read is something that many of us take for granted. We see illiteracy as an almost obsolete problem that mainly affects “other places”; it’s not something that’s supposed to happen in developed countries of the twenty-first...
by Kaelyn Barron
Jackie Collins built a raunchy romance empire starting with her first published novel in 1968. Since her debut, all 32 of her books have become instant New York Times bestsellers. At once labeled the “Queen of Trash” and a feminist icon, Collins is the...
by Kaelyn Barron
If you’ve found your way to this blog, chances are you’re at least moderately literate. But how often do you stop to think about this ability and what it means for your quality of life? Literacy can impact everything from your job outlook, to your...
by Cole Salao |
Xianxia, meaning “immortal heroes,” is a Chinese fantasy genre that focuses on characters who undergo meditation and training to become transcendental beings. It is often called “cultivation fantasy” by western readers. Typically, Xianxia...
