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Using Present Tense to Tell About the Past [infographic]
- December 3, 2012
- Posted by Mila
“Historical present tense” can be a handy tool in narration; here are a few tips and taboos to keep in mind when using it. Embed this image to your site: [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] To download high resolution poster click here. A Quick Refresher on Present and Past Tense Simple Present: “I eat a…
Thanksgiving vocabulary: gobble-gobble [infographic]
- November 19, 2012
- Posted by Mila
What is Thanksgiving? This “day of thanks” is the first celebration of the “Holiday Season,” which includes Christmas and New Year. It is a day to count blessings and reflect on the good, and it is traditionally spent in large family gatherings at the home of a relative. Embed this image to your site: <a…
Metaphors and Similes: hints and tips [infographic]
- November 5, 2012
- Posted by Mila
What are Metaphors and Similes? Metaphors and similes are great tools to help the reader relate to a subject or object by comparing it to another object with a common feature. When an object is said to “be” another, this is a metaphor, and when an object is said to be “like” or “as” another,…
How to Deal with Appositives [infographic]
- October 8, 2012
- Posted by Mila
Appositives are useful grammatical tools, but they can also be challenging due to their diversity and intricacies. The appositives definition can help new and experienced writers understand how appositive elements function within different sentences. An appositive renames a noun or noun phrase. It can define, redefine or clarify the meaning or significance of critical nouns…
