Category Archives: figurative language

FIGURES OF SPEECH

I’ve been evaluating myself in light of the “reputation” I am getting that says I am sarcastic.  Now, sarcasm is not nice.  It’s purpose is to put down others and raise myself up.  If that were my purpose, I would … Continue reading

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AWAKE AND WORK, YE WRITERS

“A word fitly spoken is as apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Play a game with me, dear word lovers. Write a picturesque sentence with alliteration. For instance I might use this one as an opening line for a … Continue reading

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