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Dialogue, Paradox, and Dialect Dialogue refers to the words a character speaks. Whenever you see dialogue in a text, it is most often encompassed by parentheses (e.g. “dialogue”). A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself. It is used for emphasis as well as to draw the attention of the reader. An example would be, … Read more

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How to Plan an Essay One of the most important steps to writing an essay is the planning phase. When planning a composition, it is recommended to consider the topic, length, format, intent, resources, audience, and depth of topic of the composition. Each of these factors can change the essay. The following are some planning … Read more

Comic Relief in Literature and Movies

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Alliteration in Everyday Expressions [Video]

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When to Use an Apostrophe [Video]

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