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Ian Frazier's List of Reasons in "Great Plains"

One critic has pointed to this lengthy series as evidence of Ian Frazier's "immature and unsophisticated" literary style. Other readers see it as an example of the artful playfulness that characterizes his best work.

Homophone Corner: Threw, Through, and Thru

"Threw" is the simple past tense of the verb "throw." "Through" often suggests a passage—from start to finish, or from point A to point B. "Thru" is an informal spelling of "through."

Cute Anniversary Ideas for Guys Under 18

Romantic, cute and fun anniversary ideas aren't just reserved for adults. There are many fun and cute anniversary ideas for guys under 18. Think about the types of activities that he enjoys when planning out your anniversary celebration. You can't go wrong and will have an exciting anniversary.

How to Write Japanese Addresses

Of the many aspects of Japan that foreigners often find mysterious, few are as confounding as the address system. Streets in Japan rarely have names, and building numbers are not sequential as you move down a street, but based on the order in which they were constructed. There are a number of accept

French Reflexive Causative

The French causative is used with a reflexive pronoun to indicate that the subject has something done to himself or asks someone to do something to/for him.

What Is Etymology?

Etymology refers to (1) the origin or derivation of a word, and (2) the branch of linguistics concerned with the history of the forms and meanings of words.

How to Make a Shell Horn

Shell horns are beautiful musical instruments made only of a conch shell that has been properly drilled. They have traditionally been used to start important ceremonies like weddings, or to pay tribute to royalty, communicate among sailors or gift to someone as a sign of honor and respect. This rich

What Is Restaurantese (or Menu-Speak)?

Restaurantese (or menu-speak) is an informal term for the specialized language (or jargon) sometimes used by restaurant employees and on menus.

What Is Copyediting?

Copyediting is the process of correcting errors in a text and making it conform to an editorial style.