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6 Famous Black Authors and Their Day Jobs

Lisa Kwon February 25, 2022

Some of the best advice that renowned authors tend to share is that aspiring writers should live a life outside of writing—many other lives, if possible. Below is a look into what six of the most renowned, impactful American authors …

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5 Books to Read if You Liked Station Eleven

Lisa Kwon January 26, 2022

Gone are the Before times—that is, your life before Emily St. John Mandel’s novel Station Eleven got its own miniseries on HBO. For those who’ve watched, Station Eleven has altered, shaken, and soothed our souls as we reckon with the …

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What to Expect From Sauron in Amazon’s New Adaptation of The Lord of the Rings

Sarah St. Albin January 10, 2022

At long last, it appears that Amazon Studios’ highly anticipated television adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings will make it to our living rooms within the next year. Details about the plot and cast are …

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How to Write a Persuasive Essay in 6 Steps

eNotes November 15, 2021

A persuasive essay is defined by two purposes: to convince the audience to agree with the speaker’s position on a debatable issue and to inspire listeners to take action. In order to succeed, the speaker must forge a relationship with …

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Writing an Introduction in Six Steps

eNotes October 21, 2021

What Is an Introduction? As the first paragraph in your essay, a successful introduction grabs the readers’ attention, gives them the background information needed to understand the essay’s topic, and ends with the essay’s thesis statement.  Writing a strong introduction …

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Teaching Poetic Devices Using “The Hill We Climb”

Corinne Dolci March 15, 2021

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

eNotes March 5, 2021

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

eNotes February 26, 2021

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, …

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5 Books to Impress Timothée Chalamet’s Character From Lady Bird

eNotes February 5, 2021

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

Corinne Dolci January 8, 2021

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 …

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6 Anti-Heroines That Feel Like a Mirror for Your Soul

Lisa Kwon April 6, 2022

We’ve come so far in contemporary literature to be in an abundance of authors who write about women honestly and vulnerably. It requires both compassion and skill to develop a character who isn’t immediately the subject of adoration and yet …

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6 Famous Black Authors and Their Day Jobs

Lisa Kwon February 25, 2022

Some of the best advice that renowned authors tend to share is that aspiring writers should live a life outside of writing—many other lives, if possible. Below is a look into what six of the most renowned, impactful American authors …

Read More "6 Famous Black Authors and Their Day Jobs"

5 books to read if you liked station eleven

5 Books to Read if You Liked Station Eleven

Lisa Kwon January 26, 2022

Gone are the Before times—that is, your life before Emily St. John Mandel’s novel Station Eleven got its own miniseries on HBO. For those who’ve watched, Station Eleven has altered, shaken, and soothed our souls as we reckon with the …

Read More "5 Books to Read if You Liked Station Eleven"

What to Expect From Sauron in Amazon’s New Adaptation of The Lord of the Rings

Sarah St. Albin January 10, 2022

At long last, it appears that Amazon Studios’ highly anticipated television adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings will make it to our living rooms within the next year. Details about the plot and cast are …

Read More "What to Expect From Sauron in Amazon’s New Adaptation of The Lord of the Rings"

How to Write a Persuasive Essay in 6 Steps

eNotes November 15, 2021

A persuasive essay is defined by two purposes: to convince the audience to agree with the speaker’s position on a debatable issue and to inspire listeners to take action. In order to succeed, the speaker must forge a relationship with …

Read More "How to Write a Persuasive Essay in 6 Steps"

Writing an Introduction in Six Steps

eNotes October 21, 2021

What Is an Introduction? As the first paragraph in your essay, a successful introduction grabs the readers’ attention, gives them the background information needed to understand the essay’s topic, and ends with the essay’s thesis statement.  Writing a strong introduction …

Read More "Writing an Introduction in Six Steps"

5 Steps to Writing a Thesis Statement

eNotes September 1, 2021

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 …

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Teaching Poetic Devices Using “The Hill We Climb”

Corinne Dolci March 15, 2021

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 …

Read More "Teaching Poetic Devices Using “The Hill We Climb”"

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