Idiom in Writing (Definition, How To Write + Examples)
An idiom is a commonly used expression to convey a figurative meaning, which is very different from the literal meaning of the phrase itself.
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Hi! I'm Tomas, a writer, founder and growth marketer from Lithuania, living in Spain. I'm always involved in multiple projects driven by my curiosity. I'm a partner at Craftled, building calm micro software and digital media businesses.
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Dystopian Writing (Definition, How To Write + Examples)
Dystopia is a concept that portrays a dark future filled with havoc and destruction. It is the opposite of utopia, that is, a perfect society. Dystopian writing is speculative and concerns the pending decline of the society.
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Didactic Writing (Definition, Purpose, How To Write + Examples)
Didactic writing intends to instruct and entertain the reader.
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Deductive Reasoning Definition in Writing (How To Use + Examples)
Deductive reasoning is a type of logical reasoning that moves from a general idea to a specific conclusion with the help of some supportive arguments.
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Connotation in Writing (Definition, Purpose, How To Write + Examples)
Connotation in writing is attaching an implied, subjective meaning to something.
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What Is a Clincher Sentence and How To Write One (Definition & Examples)
Learn what a clincher sentence is and how to write one, including fiction and non-fiction examples.
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What Is a Central Idea (Definition & Examples)
The article explains the concept of what a central idea is, how to identify it in a text and how to use it for various purposes.
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Analogy in Writing (Definition, How To Write + Examples)
An analogy is a literary device that helps understand a complex topic by comparing it with a familiar topic. Analogies uses other literary devices like similes and metaphors to do their task.
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Allusion in Writing (Definition, Usage + Examples)
An allusion is a literary device that refers to something (a great book or character) in an indirect way, that is, an apparent reference is made not in an explicit way.
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Allegory in Writing (Definition, Usage + Examples)
Allegory is a literary device which expresses a bigger idea through a simple surface story. The meaning of an allegorical story is hidden under the symbols and tools used as mouthpieces.
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Adage in Writing (Definition, Usage + Examples)
An adage is a crisp, sharp saying which has its foundation in human life and has stood true for a very long time.
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What Is Ad Hominem (Definition, Types + Examples)
Ad hominem is an argumentation error. Ad hominem fallacy happens when a counterattack is made but on the original line of argument.
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