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Rural Hours, by Susan Fenimore Cooper (page three)
In recent years, especially since the republication of "Rural Hours" in an unabridged edition, Susan Fenimore Cooper has come to be recognized as a significant figure in the tradition of American nature writing. Here she focuses on the "trifling incidents" observed at the end of
Types of Portuguese Drinks
Portugal's culture has influences from its neighbor Spain, near-neighbor France and its former colony of Brazil. It is a country known for its distinctive style in architecture, cinema, literature, music and sports. Possibly one of the most diverse features of Portugal is its cuisine and beverage tr
Charles Dickens on Walking the Streets of London at Night
In the haunting essay "Night Walks," Charles Dickens relies on personification and analogies to convey the experience of walking London's streets after midnight.
How to Write Japanese Names in English
Because the Japanese alphabet consists almost entirely of pictoral symbols called kanji, Japanese names are often confusing to the English-speaking world. However, unlike some global languages, every sound produced in Japanese also exists in the English language. Because of this, it's possible for J
Discovering Ideas Through Freewriting
Freewriting is a useful strategy to help you overcome writer's block and get started on any writing project.
Bonnet blanc et blanc bonnet
You can read this lesson on the French expression bonnet blanc et blanc bonnet now or bookmark it for later - same difference.
Where Are the Best Places to Write?
If a cork-lined room doesn't happen to be available, where is the place to write? J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, Annie Dillard, and several other professional writers offer some advice.
What Does Stress Mean in Language Studies?
In phonetics, stress is the degree of emphasis given a sound or syllable in speech.
Answers to the Verb Tense Exercise
In this two-part exercise, you will (1) select the correct form of the regular verb in parentheses, and (2) combine the sentences in the exercise into a cohesive paragraph.
Answers to Practice Exercises: D-K (Glossary of Usage)
Here are the answers to the short practice exercises that accompany each set of words (E-K) in our Glossary of Usage.
The Spoiled Children of Civilization, by Samuel McChord Crothers
"The real thinkers of any age do not remain long in a blue funk," says Samuel McChord Crothers in this essay. "They always find something important to think about." Consider how Crothers uses the image of a spoiled child as a controlling analogy throughout the essay.
What Are Voluntary Export Restraint Agreements?
For much of the twentieth century, Voluntary Export Restraint Agreements allowed trading nations to protect vulnerable domestic industries against competition from cheaper foreign imports. VERs had their heyday in the 1970s and 1980s before 1994 changes in international trade rules strictly limited
Major Developments in the History of the English Language
English is a vibrant language that has evolved into its current form over thousands of years and through the influences of many other languages and cultures. As you look at the history of the English language, you can see five key points at which it was forever altered. Together, these developments
Wen Ding - Daily Mandarin Lesson
The Mandarin Chinese word for "stable" is "wen ding." This daily Mandarin lesson has audio files for your pronunciation and listening practice.
Vocabulary Quiz on the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.
This multiple-choice quiz should help you build your vocabulary by using context clues to determine the meanings of Dr. King's memorable words.