English 101

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Shaping the Sound of Your Dialogue

What you write between double quotes isn’t just ideas on a page; it’s notation for vocal sounds. Thinking of dialogue as sound will help you shape the voices of your characters and communicate their tone ...

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12 Hilarious Misplaced Modifier Examples

Who says grammar can't be funny? This list of 12 illustrated misplaced modifier examples demonstrates just how comical these errors can be—and the importance o…

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How and why to use whom in a sentence - The Oatmeal

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What is Plagiarism?

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Many people think of plagiarism as copying another’s work or borrowing someone else’s original ideas. But terms like “copying” and “borrowing” can disguise the seriousness of the offense.

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The Skinny on the Subjunctive

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Not only… but also can be a difficult correlative conjunction to work with because of the extra words and their placement in the sentence. Just ...

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This handout will explain the functions of conclusions, offer strategies for writing effective ones, help you evaluate drafts, and suggest what to avoid.

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When do we use commas with our FANBOYS?

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This is a link to a good handout that lists when to use italics, quotes, and capital letter; it also provides examples for each.