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Grammatical Terms; Knowing to ride the horse

“Grammar, which knows how to control even kings.” -Molière (French playwright and poet) As the famous French playwright and poet aptly puts, even the all-powerful monarchs are not above grammar. While nouns and adjectives, active and passive voice, and subordinate clauses are some of the most common grammatical terms you may have come across as a student, things get a bit difficult at the higher levels. If you are a student of language or literature, then the chances are tha...

An Insightful Overview of the Study of Semantics

Semantics refers to the branch of linguistics and logic backed by meaning. There are basically two main areas associated with the subject of Semantic, namely, namely logical semantics and lexical semantics. However, getting the hang of this basic semantics definition isn’t sufficient for an individual who wants to get into the nitty-gritty details of the subject matter. So, let’s delve deeper for further details. Happy reading! What is Semantics?  An Extended Overview Semantic...

Easy Tips and Tricks to Cite a Poem

Citing is no less than an art in schools or colleges. Usually, professors ask students to cite prose. However, you can also be asked to cite a poem and that can take a toll on your sleep. Prose and poetry are two different things. The citation techniques are also different. You may not have to go insane while doing the citations if you are aware of the right techniques. This blog will help you understand the basic rules of citing a poem. Professors usually prefer MLA and APA format when it come...

Writing 100,000 Words: How Much Time Does It Take to Finish?

While reading a novel, have you ever wondered how much time it might have taken for the writer to pen down the entire narrative?   Quite frankly, most of us don’t.

12 Ways To Vanish The Academic Stress From Your Life

Young students should have every reason to be happy, but ironically, it has been discovered that as the generation with the least accountability, today’s youngsters are prone to the most amount of stress. Amidst all the aspects that are an inseparable part of a student’s life - be it managing the finances, friendships, romantic relationships, part-time jobs, family issues, and numerous other activities, academics have to feature at the top of the priority list. And more often than not when they...