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By using figurative language, aural imagery, and poetic music, Dickinson's poem, "I felt a Funeral in my Brain," depicts the feeling of a literal pain in the head, such as a headache or migraine, through the metaphor of a funeral.

A guide to the fundamental figures of speech, and the correct ways to use them in your articles.

Language is to the mind what food is to the body. Thus, mastering metaphor is a surefire recipe for successful writing.

An easy pair of stories to give middle schoolers to illustrate figurative language.

Applying the techniques of educational theorists like Bandura or Vygotsky might be easier than you think. In fact, it might just be common sense.

The English language is filled with homonyms, homophones, and other confusing parts of speech. Learning to use English properly is something that does not always happen in school. Here are five common grammar mistakes that should be easy to learn and fix.

Feminist Reading of the Poem Rape by Adrienne Rich

The poem written by Hughes includes several hidden meanings. It also digs deep within the African American culture.

Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan" uses images from nature to describe the intense pleasure found in the sensations of a sexual experience, through the metaphor of a palace, comparing this pleasure also to the joy of experiencing great creative inspiration.

Tips for teaching grammar to homeschooled children.

Becoming a good reader will open college doors for you as if by magic. Here are some tips for getting a well rounded self-education.

Proud of their designation as a 'Blue Ribbon' school district, Moorestown's William Allen Middle School is considered by many to be the best school in the entire district!

A guide for parents of rising middle schoolers.

Our Freedom of Speech is slowly becoming controlled. The political figures have convinced people that it is our duty to take a stand and correct the entertainers instead of correcting our ways of handling situations like these.

What happened to freedom of speech and how can we preserve what our forefathers saw for our future.

Why was Moses such an important figure in the Bible? What was the role of Moses in God's plan of salvation. These questions among others are answered in this informative article.

There is a lot of help available here including live conferences with teachers and interactive learning games. Every student should be uising thses sites.

An Allegorical analysis of Emily Dickinson's "I Felt a Funeral In My Brain," using slant rhyme, classic ballad style meter, cadence, auditory imagery, synecdoche, kinesthesia and alliteration.

A paper describing what online activity is and is not protected under the first amendment of the Bill of Rights.

Why we use cliches

Answering some questions about the Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Here I cover a few of the basics of poetry writing, as well as some of my personal poetic philosophy.

This article discusses the meanings and impact of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards.

An overview of several essays by Francis Bacon, Jonathen Swift, and George Orwell

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An analysis of T.S. Eliot's poem.

Through interviews and second-language acquisition research, here is a case study on the experiences of one Korean family in learning English.

There are actually certain components of social psychology that point out the best way to create a deliver a speech. Learning these guidelines can be incredibly helpful in creating an effective and meaningful speech.

The historical, structural, stylistic, and ideological development of writers in West Africa has led to a somewhat negative impact on West African culture.

This article is a powerful condemnation of the ruthless neo-Communist dictator who rules the land of Belarus.

An examination of the roles of female characters in Shakespeare's tragedies: Titus Andronicus and Macbeth.

Cerebral palsy is a disability that one is born with, a disability limiting motion. . Cerebral palsy is caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, one side is affected which in turn affects the opposite side of the body, it is a psycho-somatic disability.

An examination of the NSA's domestic surveillance program for what it is, an illegal betrayal of the public trust.

Michelle Obama is a proven agent of positive change in society, a leader who bridges the gap between the dreamed of and the possible with wisdom and sound judgment.

With rules of what's allowed in media changing all the time, there need to be guidelines set up to prevent organizations from taking over media and making decisions regarding what we watch for us.

A comprehensive outlook on how Englan's culture and foibles can be interpreted from the vantage point of the present days.