by Weyniza Flores
So, you want to write a book. You have some great ideas up your sleeve and your initial excitement carries you through the first dozen pages. But somewhere along your writing journey, you suddenly hit a road block—or rather, writer’s block. When you don’t...
by Kaelyn Barron
There are three modes of persuasion—ethos, pathos, and logos—that are frequently used to appeal to audiences when making an argument. Ethos makes an appeal to credibility, while pathos works at our emotions to get us to think, feel, or act in a certain way. Logos,...
by Kaelyn Barron
Assonance and alliteration are two literary devices that make some of our favorite poems and stories so fun to read. When used properly, assonance can enhance a piece’s rhythm and even help to emphasize underlying themes. What is Assonance? Assonance is created...
by Melissa Drumm |
In English, we use personal pronouns to refer to people. It’s important to know how to use personal pronouns so you don’t have to repeat the name of your subject and object over and over again. Used correctly, personal pronouns improve the flow and...
by Kaelyn Barron
You might have noticed alliteration in the names of some of your favorite characters (from Peter Parker to Lois Lane) or even your favorite stores, like Best Buy or Bed Bath & Beyond. But while alliteration can make names sound more fun and easier to remember,...
by Weyniza Flores
Everyone has a story to tell. Maybe you have hilarious memories that will make people smile, or an inspiring tale of overcoming difficulties that will motivate others. If you want to put your story into words in order to inspire or entertain, you must first find the...
