Writing

Figure of Speech

A figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a non-literal sense for rhetorical or vivid effect. It…

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Ergative Verbs: Understanding Transitivity and Argument Structure

Ergative verbs are a fascinating linguistic concept dealing with how subjects of intransitive and transitive sentences relate. Explore their unique…

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Epizeuxis: The Power of Repetition

Epizeuxis is a rhetorical device that emphasizes a word or phrase by repeating it immediately. Discover its impact on communication,…

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Epistrophe: Understanding the Rhetorical Device

Epistrophe is a rhetorical device characterized by the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses…

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Epanalepsis

Epanalepsis is a rhetorical device that repeats the beginning word or phrase of a clause or sentence at the end.…

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Epanadiplosis

Epanadiplosis is a rhetorical device where a sentence or clause begins and ends with the same word or phrase. It…

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Emphatic Forms in English Grammar

Emphatic forms use auxiliary verbs like 'do,' 'does,' or 'did' to add stress to statements or questions. They clarify meaning…

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Embedded Questions in English Grammar

Embedded questions, also known as indirect questions, are questions placed within a statement or another question. They follow statement word…

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Ellipsis

An ellipsis, represented by three dots (...), indicates an omission of words in a quote or a pause/trailing off in…

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Dynamic Verbs: Bringing Language to Life

Dynamic verbs are action words that convey a specific, vivid action, making writing more engaging and impactful. They differ from…

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