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Do you know what alliterations are? We’ll give examples and explain why they’re so effective in making your writing memorable.

This blog post will review what basic and advanced vocabulary entails and when to use which.

An oxymoron is a rhetorical device, but what exactly does it mean and what purpose does it serve? We’ll go over this and provide examples.

A good writer knows when to use formal or informal language in their writing. We’ll go over the difference between the two and provide examples.

Transition words are essential. But do you know why? We’ll cover what they are and why they improve the flow of your writing.

Descriptive writing makes your text more immersive. It helps your readers to paint a vivid picture in their heads.

Parallel structure refers to words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence that are similar in grammatical form. Parallel structure improves readability, so it’s a good idea to include it in your writing.

Should you write “one” or “1,” “ten” or “10”? Read on to learn when you should write numbers with words instead of digits.

The short answer is yes, “they” and “them” can be singular pronouns. And this isn’t an entirely new phenomenon. Below, we’ll discuss the history of singular “they” and its usage.

Many people have been taught not to start a sentence with a “conjunction.” But, is this a rule that should be strictly followed? We’ll tell you the answer.

Clichés are widely used. But should you include them in your writing? We’ll give you the answer and explain why.

Wordy phrases like “adequate enough” and “in order to” make your sentences too long. Here are wordiness examples and how to replace them.

There’s a time and place for passive voice. We’ll explain what it is and when you should (or shouldn’t) use it.

Euphemisms are a very common figure of speech. They “neutralize” or “soften” topics that are often considered offensive, embarrassing, or taboo.

A simile is a figure of speech that makes your writing more effective. We’ll teach you more about what it is and how to write one.

When it comes to effective writing, sentence length matters. This blog will teach you how long a sentence should be.

Is ending a sentence with a preposition acceptable? Yes and no. We’ll tell you why.

Insights summarizes the content of this month with linguistic-related memes and the power of emoji language.

There seem to be two sides when it comes to the Oxford comma: fervent defenders and staunch opponents of its usage and the logic behind it.

These days, the British government is discussing re-establishing the imperial system instead of the metric system or, to be precise, their current coexistence.

Repeating the subject can get redundant sometimes. So, why not simply drop it? We explain how you can omit the subject in your formal writing.

Phrasal verbs often appear in informal language. But should I really avoid using them in my writing, or are some appropriate?