by Kaelyn Barron
The most skilled writers know how to artfully pack several layers of meaning into just a few sentences or paragraphs. One device that helps them achieve this is allusion, or an indirect reference to other people, places, or things from art, myths, or history. You...
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Thanks to social media, there are now so many ways for readers to connect, discover great new books, and share their own ideas on what they read. And since there seems to be at least one Instagram dedicated to every interest out there, it’s really no surprise...
by Kaelyn Barron
Archetypes are tools used in literature and film to represent common elements of the human experience and life in general. They’re universally recognizable, and even used in psychology to identify behavior patterns based on the symbols and myths of different...
by Joana Regulacion
Making reading a habit can provide a wealth of benefits, from lowering levels to improving memory and combatting depression. And if you’re a writer, regular reading can also strengthens your writing game. If you are an avid reader or simply hoping to level up...
by Kaelyn Barron
You don’t need to plan a trip to Athens or Santorini to put your knowledge of Greek roots to use. In fact, being familiar with both Greek and Latin Roots can help you to better understand your own language, even when it comes to words you’ve never heard...
by Kaelyn Barron
While Latin is now considered a dead language, its traces can be found in many of the words we use every single day. Studying the most common Latin roots can help you to understand words you might never have used or even heard before, a skill that can be incredibly...
