Using figurative language in English
Figurative language is a powerful tool that allows writers and speakers to go beyond the…
Alliteration: What it is and how to use it
“Her wagoner, a small grey-coated gnat.” — Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet; Act 1, Scene…
Allusion: What it is and how to use it in English
“But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?It is the east, and Juliet is the…
Hyperbole: What it is and how to use it in English
“With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls,For stony limits cannot hold love out.”…
Metaphor: What it is and how to use it in English
“It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.” — Romeo and Juliet; Act 2, Scene…
Onomatopoeia: What it is and how to use it in English
“Sometimes a thousand twanging instrumentsWill hum about mine ears, and sometime voices.” — The Tempest;…
Simile: What it is and how to use it in English
“Is love a tender thing? It is too rough,Too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks…
How to use context clues to find meanings of unfamiliar words
Context clues are invaluable tools for deciphering the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases within…
Cleft sentences: What they are and what they do
Cleft sentences are a grammatical construction used to place emphasis on a specific part of…
‘Such as’ vs ‘Like’: The difference and how to use them
The distinction between “such as” and “like” hinges on whether you’re drawing a comparison or…