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nineteenth-century rhetoric
The study and practice of rhetoric during the nineteenth century, especially in North America and Europe.
What's the Difference Between 'Desert' and 'Dessert'?
The commonly confused words desert and dessert: definitions, examples, usage notes, and practice exercises.
Today in Francophone History
Learn about important dates in French and francophone history: famous birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.
Does Immigration Open Up Positions for Teachers to Teach Spanish?
In recent decades, the influx of Spanish-speaking immigrants has increased dramatically in the United States. The commonality of Spanish language usage in the U.S. has risen to a point that businesses have begun to seek out bilingual employees. For professional and economic reasons, people may seek
What Are 'Wh-' Questions in English Grammar?
In generative grammar, a wh- question is one that is formed with an interrogative word and that expects an answer other than yes or no.
Campaign to Cut the Clutter: How to Recover Hidden Verbs
One way to cut the clutter in our writing is to turn unnecessary nouns into verbs. Here's how to do it.
The Revolt of the Unfit, by Nicholas Murray Butler (page three)
In "The Revolt of the Unfit" (1911), noted educator Nicholas Murray Butler argues that the "purpose of the revolt of the unfit is to substitute interdependence on a higher plane for the struggle for existence on a lower one."
The Modern Essay, by Virginia Woolf (page five)
Here, assuming the guise of the common reader, Virginia Woolf offers "a few . . . ideas and opinions" about the nature of the English essay.
Modern English: 1500 to the Present
Modern English refers to the form of the English language since about 1500.
Good Reasons for Studying the Figures of Speech
A popular Canadian writer once offered several good reasons for studying the figures of speech. The points he made in 1878 still hold true.
How to Learn Spanish in Chat Rooms
Learning a new language is a very rewarding experience. It will provide you with opportunities for employment and friendship that you may never have experienced otherwise. Spanish is the fastest-growing language group in the United States, set to outpace English in total number of speakers by 2050.
3 Ways of Using Spanish Gerunds Without an Auxiliary Verb
Although Spanish gerunds are frequently used with the verb "estar" to make a progressive verb form, they are also often used alone.