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Identifying Five Commonly Confused Word Pairs
One writing dilemma that many of us have experienced is deciding which word to use from a confusing word pair. There are some pairs that trip us up even after we have become experienced writers, so to eliminate some confusion and help your writing endeavors in the future, here is...(more)
Distinguishing When to Use Like or As
The battle of when to use "like" or "as" is one that has been raging for years. People either interchange them or default and use "like" in every situation, and this latter scenario has evolved so much that many people use "like" too generously in their speech. Despite how people...(more)
Action and Reaction: Understanding Cause and Effect
The format of cause and effect essays derives from critical thinking and curiosity. It is considered to be the most common type of essay written by writers and scientists. Why does something occur? What can we do to fix it? It takes a lot of brainstorming and even understanding of...(more)
A Deeper Meaning: Using Allegory in a Literary Work
There are many literary devices used in writing and literature. One of the most mysterious, and perhaps most difficult to recognize, is that of an allegory. An allegory is a story that can be interpreted on many levels each with a deeper meaning than the one before it. While there...(more)Grammar
Rules for When To Use Who and Whom
This topic introduces an age-old question of when to use "who/whoever" or "whom/whomever." The answer lies in how the word is being used in a sentence. These pronouns are classified as interrogative, meaning they are used when asking questions, but they are called relative pronouns when they start a subordinate...(more)Fundamental Parts of Speech: What is a Noun?
This segment of grammer 101 will begin with the most basic part of speech: the noun. Most of us have not had to diagram a sentence since elementary or middle school, and the grammatical terms that were once pounded into our brains have long since been forgotten. Obviously, we all...(more)Fundamental Parts of Speech: What is a Pronoun?
Pronouns are substitutes for nouns or groups of nouns and can help you avoid repetitively using the same subject words over and over again. The noun (main subject) to which a pronoun refers is called an antecedent. Like all parts of speech, the pronoun can be broken down into subcategories,...(more)Paragraphs & Essays
Use Process Analysis to Find Nonfiction Writing Ideas
Choosing a topic is often the most difficult part of writing an essay. Many students quickly master the process of writing an essay and can compile the standard five-paragraph format in their sleep. However, coming up with nonfiction writing idea can be a struggle. Consider using a process analysis topic...(more)Tips from the Pros: Well Written Essays
Any college student can benefit from knowing how to write a great essay. The ability to clearly communicate an idea has lasting value, as well. Some of the same strategies used to craft well written essays can be used to prepare a presentation, a business plan, or a grant proposal...(more)Writing a Descriptive Paragraph: More Than Just Adjectives
Writing a descriptive paragraph is much more than scattering a handful of adjectives into the mix. There are many ways to creatively describe an object, action or situation without listing its qualities like a shopping list. Although adjectives are important and shouldn't be dismissed, they need further detailing to truly...(more)
Eva Labiak has been teaching high school English for 15 years, with a Bachelors Degree in English and a Masters Degree in English Education. In this position, Eva has helped edit and refine numerou ...Read More
