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How can two words be so common, yet so often mixed up? Let’s explore the confusing homophones, “roll” vs. “role,” including which should be used in phrases with “call,” “play,” and “model” — and which is delicious to eat. As … [Read More]
Let’s continue our homophones party with a lesson requested by a sweet elementary school class in New York City: “Pair vs. Pear and Pare!” These three words have the exact same pronunciation and sound, but VERY different meanings. In fact, … [Read More]
One of the Hardest Spelling Challenges… Sometimes there is a word so juicy and useful, you want to use it all the time in your writing — the only problem is, it’s a beast to spell… so you’re inclined to … [Read More]
What are Homophones? Homophones are some of the trickiest words in the English language, but what are they? Homophones are defined as words which sound the same, but which mean different things. The prefix “homo-” means “the same,” while the … [Read More]
The Meaning of “Figurative Language” This friendly English teacher welcomes you to one of the most important lessons in ELA and life! Now for the definition you’ve been waiting for… The term “figurative language” refers to a kind of language … [Read More]
Are you looking for high-powered vocabulary words to take your literary analysis to the next level? Pop these terms into your next English Language Arts class, and you’ll make your teacher happy, and your class gape in awe. I’ve been … [Read More]
Distinguishing these Homophones: Two very commonly confused words are the tricksters known as passed vs. past. They sound exactly the same, but have mightily different meanings. Yes, that means they’re homophones! Let’s dive into how to tell the difference between … [Read More]