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88How to Improve Writing Skills with Word Games
Tips for improving writing skills by using word games and writing exercises, provided by a retired writing and literature teacher.
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87An approach to analysing poetry - Devices used in poetry - Tutorial 3
In my experience as a High School teacher I have found that while students are usually happy to write poems of their own and while indeed, they enjoy experimenting with different types of poetry, they often find the study of poetry a challenge. I have therefore developed an approach to analyzing poetry which, I hope, will be of use to Literature students at High School level.
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86Similes
Similes are figures of speech that bring colour and life to the English language. Life is like a bowl of cherries and this article will help to explain why.
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80What is the Difference Between a Simile and a Metaphor?
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? A simile is actually a type of metaphor. This hub explains the similarities and differences between metaphors and similes.
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80Similes To Make You Laugh!
Funny similes, very useful for standup, best man speeches, company presentations and so on. Enjoy!
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76Picking Cherries, Sour Grapes, and A Bite From An Apple
Rather than be verbally pugilistic about an accusation of cherry picking, I thought the issue through and present these thoughts to you.
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76Top Tips for Everyday Writing - Linguistic Devices
A great way to perk up your everyday writing and improve the impact of your words is to use linguistic devices. There is a whole range to explore and you can use as many or as few as you like in each piece depending on what you feel is appropriate. ...
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72Similes and Metaphors
Similes List: Nature Similes: Clear as water on the far away shores of sea Clouds as soft as snow balls Burning in sun rays like corns baked on hot sand As rude as dry winter As elegant as morning mist Beaming with glea like a sunny day ...
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76A Poetic Primer - Poems Using Imagery and Symbolism
Enjoy reading and writing poetry more by understanding the use of imagery and symbolism. Poems with symbolism and poems using imagery capture the readers imagination and can convey deeper, richer meanings than poems without.
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75Keeping Similes Simple, Simile Examples and Video
Simple similes - a comparison of two things that have something in common, but are really very different.
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