Embracing Threshold Concepts for Growth
Threshold concepts in writing challenge and transform our thinking, requiring metacognition and collaboration to overcome. Revision and feedback are crucial.
Defining Anaphora through Emotion, Emphasis, and Rhythm
Anaphora is a powerful rhetorical tool, repeating words for emphasis, emotion, and lyrical rhythm in writing.
The Importance of Urtexts in Literature
Learning where a text came from and in what variant it exists is essential for readers and writers to have a grasp on how and what a text is telling you. Especially if the text happens to be extremely old….
What is an urtext edition in literature?
Urtexts are important for readers and writers, as they provide insight into original works, social contexts, and works that they inspire.
Folklore: The Legend of Lilac Lady at Landmark Inn
In Marquette, Michigan, far to the North of the state, there is a historic hotel: Landmark Inn. The hotel is located on Front Street. Inside, on the sixth floor, is the Lilac Room, which is beautifully designed and in lilac…
Struggles of Famous Writers: Futility from Hemingway and Plath
The exploration of futility in writing, as seen through works by Hemingway and Plath, sheds light on the sense of emptiness and the potential for reflection and understanding.
The Pros and Cons of AI in Writing
Not that long ago, when writing on a blog, we had just a few chintzy blocks to work with. Similarly, we had our own dictionary/reference material nearby in order to guide us through our writing. Now, we have a variety…
Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’: An Exploration of Cibola
The Stand by Stephen King features a devastating plague, compelling characters, and references to the mythic Cibola, a legendary city of gold.
How to Write Like Robert Louis Stevenson
Today we examine Robert Louis Stevenson’s writing style!
A Short Biography of Robert Louis Stevenson
Today on the blog, we are going to examine the life in times of this literary giant to better understand the novel we are reading, Treasure Island.
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