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Metaphors and Similes: hints and tips [infographic]

  • November 5, 2012
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Metaphors and Similes: hints and tips [infographic]

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,…

10 Idioms About Food [infographic]

  • October 22, 2012
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10 Idioms About Food [infographic]

What are Idioms? Idioms are phrases that have taken on new meaning, and English is riddled with food references. Here are ten examples of idioms that are food-related. Embed this image to your site: <a href=”http://www.grammar.net/foodidioms”><img src=”http://www.grammar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10-food-idioms_small.png” alt=”” /></a>[Infographic provided by <a href=”http://www.grammar.net”><em>Grammar.net</em></a>] To download high-resolution poster click here “Nutty as a Fruitcake” A crazy…

How to Deal with Appositives [infographic]

  • October 8, 2012
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How to Deal with Appositives [infographic]

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…

Gerund: hints and tips [infographic]

  • September 24, 2012
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Gerund: hints and tips [infographic]

Gerunds are behind some of the most confusing and persistent grammar problems. These verbals are found in many sentences, and they function in many ways, which only adds to the confusion. In order to understand how verbals work, it’s essential to understand their meaning and purpose. The definition of gerund describes these verbals as words…

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