On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman faced a unique challenge. The youngest inaugural poet in United States history, Gorman wanted her poem “The Hill We Climb” to “envision a way in which our country can still come together and can …
5 Steps to Writing a Thesis Statement
What is a thesis statement? Simply put, the most important statement in an essay is your thesis. It is often the first and last sentence you work on, tinkering and revising throughout the writing process. It must be specific enough …
Teaching Poetic Devices Using “The Hill We Climb”
On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman faced a unique challenge. The youngest inaugural poet in United States history, Gorman wanted her poem “The Hill We Climb” to “envision a way in which our country can still come together and can …
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Jaques from As You Like It – A Shakespeare Analysis
Jaques is one of the best-loved characters from Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It. While he does not play a central role regarding the development of the plot, his pessimistic and contemplative nature makes him an interesting study for readers …
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Top 10 Shakespeare Monologues to Enjoy Reading
Whether they be tragedy, comedy, or history, Shakespeare’s plays are often remembered by the strength of the monologues delivered at key moments. Macbeth is a particularly good example. The most critical scenes are punctuated by unforgettable speeches, dwelling on consequences, …
5 Books to Impress Timothée Chalamet’s Character From Lady Bird
by Aidan Mellon-Reyes The film Lady Bird has many iconic characters, but Timothée Chalamet’s character, Kyle, will forever remain the epitome of the deep thinker whose favorite band will always be the one that “you wouldn’t know.” Kyle’s always either reading …
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How to Write an Essay
A literary analysis essay is a piece of writing on a specific text or group of texts. In the context of most high school English classes, this type of essay asks you, the student writer, to develop an argument about …
End of Year Sale: 50% Off Annual Subscription
eNotes is offering its lowest price ever: a 50% discount on new annual subscriptions through January 1st, 2021. This year has shown, more than ever, the need to support one another and empower educators and learners around the world. For …
6 Writers to Emulate With Your Quarantine Looks
Maybe it’s no longer technically “quarantine” (or maybe it is—who can keep track!) but we’ve certainly been keeping (socially) distant for a while at this point. And while perhaps you’ve maintained your stylish look and mastered cutting your own hair, …