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Quotation marks – referred to as inverted commas in British English – are punctuation marks used in pairs to set off a quotation or a piece of dialogue. Here are five guidelines for using quotation marks effectively.Quotation marks – referred to as inverted commas in British English – are punctuation marks used in pairs to […]
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One of the qualities that endeared Barack Obama to the hearts of billions around the world during his first campaign for the presidency of the United States was his ability to speak persuasively, eloquently, and in flowery prose. Not only was he able to express his ideas, he was able to make others – billions
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You have probably heard of the three primary learning styles: auditory, kinesthetic and visual. Maybe you have even given some thought to which learning style fits you best. But what does knowing one’s learning style really mean? Knowing your learning style is important because it can provide you with insight into how your brain learns
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The age-old trick among students who want to stay awake is to consume caffeinated drinks, this may come in the form of a cup (or several cups!) of black coffee, energy drinks, or a bottle of Coke with every meal, and several bars of chocolate for those with an incurable sweet tooth. But is caffeine
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Your parents are well-meaning, but that doesn’t mean you enjoy answering all their questions. You don’t like to answer, but ask they will! According to a survey by teen magazine seventeen.com, these are the 9 questions teenagers hate to be asked. 1. What did you get on your report card? Unless you got all As and
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A figure of speech is a rhetorical device that achieves a special effect by using words in distinctive ways. Though there are hundreds of figures of speech, below are 20 of the most common figures. You will probably remember many of these terms from your English classes. Whether you are conscious of it or not,
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A part of the circle of life is the ending of it. While some deaths are expected and some are not, all have an impact on the family and friends of the one who has died. It is the same with relationships we often expect to last an eternity, but which sometimes do not. Hence,
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Is there a secret to genius? Probably not, but there are some common traits you see in smart, creative people who are willing to break boundaries. 1. They travel the path less travelled If aliens are living on a distant planet, it’s pretty much impossible for our optical telescopes to see them directly – but
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