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Ethical dilemmas, also known as a moral dilemmas, are situations in which there is a choice to be made between two options, neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion. In such cases, societal and personal ethical guidelines can provide no satisfactory outcome for the chooser. Ethical dilemmas assume that the chooser will abide […]

Four types of essays exist including: narration, description, exposition, and argument. Each type has a unique purpose: some tell a story, some are descriptive and others prevent viewpoints. One of the best ways to better understand each type of essay is to review examples. Types of Essays Narrative Narration is telling a story from a certain viewpoint, and there […]

Epistrophe is the repetition of one or more words at the end of a phrase, clause or verse. This rhetotical device is also referred to as “epiphora.” The reverse of an epistrophe is an anaphora, which is the repetition of words at the beginning of a phrase. Epistrophe in Speeches For no government is better than the men […]

While elegy poems are not exactly the most joyful type of literature available, they are certainly worth knowing about since they provide details to the reader about someone else’s life. One well known example of an elegy is Thomas Gray’s Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. Generally, elegies serve to mourn the loss of a loved one; but, […]

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning. This can create intense suspense or humor. Examples of Dramatic Irony Two people are engaged to be married but the audience knows that the man is planning to run away […]

A double-entendre is a phrase or figure of speech that could have two meanings or that could be understood in two different ways. Innocent or innocuous Tawdry, bawdy or has some sexual overtone There are many examples of double-entendre found in literature and in life. In fact, even William Shakespeare and Chaucer used double-entendres. Historical Use of […]

Dialogue Examples Diction is a writer or speaker’s word choice that helps define the written or spoken word and express your style. In English, there are many synonyms to choose from, but each word has a slightly different meaning and evokes different senses and emotions. Choosing the right words for your purposes is an important part of […]

In descriptive writing, the author does not tell the reader what was seen, felt, tested, smelled, or heard.  Rather, he describes something that he experienced and, through his choice of words, makes it seem real. In other words, descriptive writing is vivid, colorful, and detailed. Bringing Words to Life Descriptive writing creates an impression in […]

Narration can be found in any form of literature, including plays, short stories, poems, novels, or even jokes. They are considered narration, or narrative, as long as they tell a story. Variations of the Narration Form Narrative poems, essays and novels can be any length. What makes them “narrative” is their ability to tell a story. Narrative Essay […]

Declarative Sentence Examples Deductive reasoning is a type of reasoning which goes from general to specific. Deductive reasoning is based on premises and if the premises are true, then the reasoning will be valid. Deductive Reasoning: Everyday Examples In mathematics, If A = B and B = C, then A = C. Since all humans are […]