Figurative Language: Meaning, Types, and Examples… in Cartoons!
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… …
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Literary Devices, Terms, and Words: a List with Definitions, Illustrated!
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 …
Passed vs. Past: Differences, Definitions, and Example Sentences
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 …
Weather vs. Whether: Differences, Definitions, and Examples!
When to Use Which of These Homophones? The words “weather” and “whether” sound exactly the same, but mean very different things. Ahh, the tricky power of homophones! Let’s learn how …
Whose vs. Who’s: Examples to Learn the Difference
What’s Correct Spelling for These Homophones? Two of the most commonly confused words in the English language are “whose” (with an “e” and no apostrophe) and “who’s” (with an apostrophe …
It’s vs. Its, Your vs. You’re, and There vs. Their and They’re
Help for Correct English Usage Some of the trickiest words in the English language are short, seemingly simple combinations of letters which sound the same as others that have DIFFERENT …
Commonly Confused Words: Cartoon Lessons on How to Fix Them!
Conquering English Editing Errors Having taught English for 18 years now, I can tell you that there are three different types of commonly confused words — and there’s a technique …
Onomatopoeia: Sentences, Examples, Words List, & Art
What is Onomatopoeia? Hello from Lillie, your friendly English teacher and artist! In my 17 years of teaching ELA, one of the most fun types of figurative language to explore …
Everyday vs. Every Day: One Word or Two?
A Fun Lesson to Learn the Difference! In the 17 years I’ve been teaching English (or “ELA” as we cool kids call it), I’ve found that one of the most …
Aww or Awe? What’s the Difference and Meaning?
Homophones are Frequently Mixed Up When two words sound the same but are spelled differently and mean different things, those are called homophones — and they can cause much confusion! …