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Minced Oath

A minced oath is a religious expletive that avoids blasphemy by altering a…

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Malapropisms: The Humorous Misuse of Words

Malapropisms are the often humorous misuse of a word in place of…

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Loan Words: Understanding Borrowed Language

Loan words are words adopted from one language into another with little…

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Litotes: Understatement for Effect

Litotes is a figure of speech employing understatement, often for ironic or…

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Linking Verb

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject…

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Limericks: A Humorous Poetic Form

Limericks are five-line poems known for their distinctive AABBA rhyme scheme and…

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Understanding Letters: From Alphabet to Communication

Letters form the building blocks of written language, enabling us to communicate…

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Leading Questions

Leading questions subtly suggest an answer, often used in surveys or legal…

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Jargon: Understanding Specialized Language

Jargon refers to specialized vocabulary used by a particular profession or group.…

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Irregular Verbs in English Grammar

Irregular verbs don't follow standard conjugation rules. Learn their unique past tense…

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