by Christy Bligh | Mar 16, 2021 | Figures of Speech, GrammarSpot
What Is the Purpose of Verbal Paradox? What Is the Purpose of Verbal Paradox? So, you’ve landed here in your quest for answers to that perplexing question, what is a verbal paradox? I will tell you, but before we begin, you must understand the rules. The first...
by Beth Sederstrom | Mar 12, 2021 | Figures of Speech, GrammarSpot
Simile Definition 101: Bold as Brass and Sweeter Than Sugar Simile Definition 101: Bold as Brass and Sweeter Than Sugar I grew up in Bloomington, Illinois, the home of State Farm Insurance. Living in the shadow of its worldwide headquarters made two impacts upon my...
by Veronica Engler | Mar 9, 2021 | Figures of Speech, GrammarSpot
What Is Anaphora? What Is Anaphora? If you read the classics (Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Walt Whitman, just to name a few), you’ll no doubt run into anaphora. A powerful writing tool, it’s often taught in literature and creative writing classes, though...
by Shelley Sadler | Feb 19, 2021 | Figures of Speech, GrammarSpot
Truism: The Truth Is the Truth Truism: The Truth Is the Truth Have you ever heard someone say something so clever that you had to go back and have it repeated so it could really sink in? Maybe you spent the next few days thinking about the statement, trying to...
by Zibby Alexander | Feb 16, 2021 | Figures of Speech, GrammarSpot
The Astute Art of Alliteration The Astute Art of Alliteration There’s a certain allure to the art of astutely employing literary techniques such as alliteration. It can be subtle or blatant, funny or beautiful, and as enjoyable to write as it is to read. It’s a...
by Beth Sederstrom | Feb 12, 2021 | Figures of Speech, GrammarSpot
Henchmen With Terrible Aim: A Guide to Understanding Tropes Henchmen With Terrible Aim: A Guide to Understanding Tropes Mistaken identity is one of the most common tropes in all of storytelling. From “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” to “The Big...
