by Yen Cabag |
Figures of speech are words or phrases used in a non-literal sense for rhetorical effect. They often express their meaning by comparing one thing to another, and serve an unequalled role in the English language. Skilled writers know how to use figures of speech and...
by Yen Cabag |
You know you’re reading a great novel when you just can’t seem to put it down. Sometimes, it’s the captivating plot takes you on an adventure and keeps you wondering what will happen next. But the best writers know that behind all the twists and...
by Kaelyn Barron
Blogging has become an essential marketing tool for small and large businesses alike, and even if you want to pursue it simply as a hobby, there still might be a little side income in it for you. But while lots of things factor into the success of a blog—from its...
by Yen Cabag |
Each reader has individual preferences for the types of books they enjoy most. Some gravitate toward historical romances, while others can’t get enough of suspenseful thrillers. Publishers and bookstores have categorized these preferences into what we call...
by Yen Cabag |
When you read aloud poems, lyrics, and nursery rhymes, it’s often that singsong sound that grabs your attention and really conveys the mood of the piece. It uplifts the soul with an unexplainable beauty, and, like music, it makes lines from a poem easier to memorize...
by Yen Cabag
While it might sound like a clever insult, an oxymoron is actually a figure of speech that can add flare to your writing. By combining two terms that appear to be contradictory, you can create new meanings, make your readers think (or laugh), and maybe infuse your...
