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A Quick Quiz on the AP Stylebook (2015)
Give yourself two minutes to take this 10-item quiz on the "journalist's bible"--The Associated Press Stylebook.
Organizational Strategies: Climactic Order
In composition and speech, climactic order is the arrangement of details or ideas in order of increasing importance or force.
Tu Quoque: The 'Look Who's Talking' Fallacy
Tu quoque is a type of ad hominem argument in which a person turns a charge back on his or her accuser: a logical fallacy.
How to Easily Become a Better Speaker
Gathering the courage to speak in front of a group or a large crowd may seem challenging and, at times, overwhelming if you generally prefer to talk with smaller crowds or with individuals. Using a few tricks and techniques that you can develop at home, overcoming fears and becoming a better speaker
How to Thank someone in Dutch, and say You're Welcome
Speaking the local language is a great way to travel. This article will teach you how to say thank you and you're welcome in Dutch. Even just a little bit of Dutch language can go a long way with the people in Holland
Mononyms: Celebrities With Only One Name
A mononym is a one-word name (such as "Madonna" or "Eminem") by which a person or thing is popularly known.
12 "D" Words that Challenge Spanish Students
Here are 12 words that challenge Spanish students along with their meanings and sample sentences.
Does déclarer need the subjunctive?
Does the French verb déclarer need the subjunctive? Find out with the Subjunctivator!
What Is the Logical Fallacy Known as Dicto Simpliciter?
Dicto Simpliciter is a fallacy in which a general rule is treated as universally true regardless of the circumstances: a sweeping generalization.
What's the Difference Between the Words 'Hardy' and 'Hearty'?
The commonly confused words "hardy" and "hearty": definitions, examples, and practice exercises.
Does il est heureux que need the subjunctive?
Does the French expression il est heureux que / c'est heureux que need the subjunctive? Find out with the Subjunctivator!
How to Write a Standard Report
A standard report is a written document that puts forth an argument or summarizes a specific topic of discussion. Reports are commonly written by students, business people, and media professionals. The main purpose of a report is to inform and educate the reader on a topic of importance. In some cas
French Halloween Vocabulary and Traditions
French Vocabulary of Halloween and French Traditions - Vocabulaire d'Halloween