Writing Tips

Jargon is any specific word or phrase used by people who belong to a particular profession or field. Of late, most language experts have come to believe that it is best to avoid jargon while writing and speaking unless it is necessary. It is ideal to use plain language to avoid confusion. However, when it […]

Reverse Outlining Creating and sticking to an outline does not always guarantee that an essay or a research paper is up to the mark. This is when reverse outlining is brought into the play.  Reverse outlining is the process of creating an outline after drawing up the first draft of an essay. While outlining helps […]

Any element that makes a piece of writing meaningful and engaging is called a literary device. Be it poetic devices or devices used in prose, these literary techniques transform a simple piece of writing into a piece evoking emotion.  Anthropomorphism Anthropomorphism is a literary device used by writers to attribute human characteristics to animals and […]

Be it prose or poetry, writers often use literary devices, which are techniques that help make a piece of writing interesting, poignant, and engrossing. Several literary devices are commonly used in writing. While some can be used in both prose and poetry, those used specifically in poetry are known as poetic devices.  Various poetic devices […]

What Are Ordinal and Cardinal Numbers?  Be it indicating the order in a sequence or the ranking of someone’s favorite sports team, numbers are used for different purposes. To make them easier to use, numbers are divided into two categories, ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers.  Ordinal numbers show the place value of something. They can […]

If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself. Albert Einstein The primary goal of all communication is to ensure that everyone involved in the process achieves a mutual understanding of the message. And in order to do that, it is important to communicate in a comprehensible and simple manner. Simplicity […]

The term “plain style” (also known as “scientific style” or “low style”) is used for speech or writing that is direct, simple, and straightforward. It is often used when addressing a broad audience, particularly for explaining a task or conveying new information. Benefits of Using Plain Style The plain style prioritizes readers’ needs by keeping […]

Stories and novels are largely shaped by concrete elements such as plot, theme, subject matter, and point of view. Another important characteristic of a piece of writing is its tone—the mood evoked by the author’s language or how the prose makes readers feel. Novice writers sometimes make the mistake of conflating tone and voice. An […]

Substitution and ellipsis are techniques used by writers to avoid repetition and improve their writing style without too much effort. What is Substitution? The English language has a number of words that can be used to replace others. They are known as substitutes. Commonly used substitutes include here, there, that, do/does/did, so, then, some, one/ones, […]

What is an Anecdote?  An anecdote is a narrative about a person or an incident that has an intent to convey a point that is amusing, intriguing, thought-provoking, and such. Anecdotes are not just a common part of everyday life, but they’re also used by fictional writers to make their writing more engaging. Most anecdotes […]

A sentence fragment is an incomplete clause that has been separated from the main clause or the rest of the sentence. To avoid them, it’s important to pay attention to basic aspects like grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and so on.  Characteristics of Sentence Fragments A hanging phrase or an abandoned clause—anything that is missing the […]

Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices Often described as the “art of persuasion” or the “art of discourse,” rhetoric is the use and manipulation of language in a manner that captures the reader’s attention and appeals to them. In arguments, debates, and speeches, it works to persuade the reader to agree with and, sometimes, even adopt the […]