by Cole Salao
Sometimes your sentences come out choppy and disconnected. You can use transition words and phrases to avoid this problem. Let’s take a look at what these words are and why exactly they are important in writing. What are Transition Words? Transition words are like...
by Cole Salao
Have you heard the phrase “It is what it is”? Or maybe “Actions speak louder than words”? These are truisms—statements so widely accepted as true that they are often considered common sense. What is a truism? A truism is a statement that is true by...
by Cole Salao
When communicating verbally, you pause, emphasize, or vary your intonation depending on whether you’re declaring, explaining, questioning, or exclaiming. Written communication can’t do that. That’s why we all use punctuation. It makes the meaning of your...
by Cole Salao
Façade, jalapeño, doppelgänger—you’ve probably seen these kinds of words with little symbols above, below, or through them. These symbols, called diacritical marks, dictate how a letter and, consequently, a word is used or read. What is a Diacritical Mark? A...
by Cole Salao
Though considered a dead language, Latin’s influence still lingers in many languages today, including English. From legal to scientific names, Latin phrases continue to be used in various fields. These phrases are so commonplace you might not even realize they’re...
by Cole Salao
Good grammar is a requirement for good writing, otherwise you risk not being able to relay your message. It’s a sign of clarity, credibility, accuracy, and consistency. Even seasoned writers regularly brush up on their grammar skills. While there’s some point to...
