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English

Prose Type: What are 10 Different Prose Types in Creative Writing?

When discussing the eminent components of literature, we do take into consideration the mode through which a piece of work is presented. While doing so, one gets introduced to terms like Prose and Poetry which later become the center of the talk. These are two such forms through which almost all of the literature encompass. […]

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Bharatanatyam

Bharatnatyam Adavus – Complete Guide to Learn Adavus Steps

Adavus form the basic dance moves in Bharatanatyam. Any classical dance form depends upon the Adavus of that dance form. In Bharatnatyam, Adavus form a very important element which needs to be learnt with great perfection. It the inculcation of the basic combination of movement of various parts of the body which is done according […]

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Art and Craft

Cursive Writing for Beginners

There are several writing styles in which cursive writing is one of them. Learning cursive writing is important for kids because it is a form of handwriting that enables you to write words beautifully coiled together. While you learn it, you write some words joined which adds flow and speed to your writing, making it […]

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English

50 Examples of Onomatopoeia You Never Thought of

In literature, any technique or device used to help the author achieve his or her purpose ( to gain the attention of the readers ) are called literary devices. When employed properly, the different literary devices help the readers appreciate, interpret and analyze literature. In today’s blog, we are going to have a look at […]

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Children's Books

Some Books for Children with Learning Disabilities 

Have you seen a beautiful garden with different varieties of flowers? After keenly observing a beautiful garden, one can realize that what makes a garden really beautiful is its diversity. In the same way, God has made every child differently. There are children with learning disabilities. One needs to understand that differences make this world […]

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English

Literary Device 101- The Ultimate Beginner’s Manual to Understand Literary Device

In this beginner friendly article on literary devices and their use, we attempt to simplify all that complicated literary mumbo-jumbo for you so that you can accommodate them in your writing. We assure you that your readers will be impressed with your lyrical writing and will always vouch for your literary flair! AllegoryAllegory is in […]

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Zugzwang
Chess

What is Zugzwang in Chess? A complete guide of Zugzwang

What is Zugzwang?Imagine this, you think you will win this chess match but suddenly you see you’ve been trapped by your opponent in a manner that the next move you make will be disadvantageous to you. Sounds terrible, right? This situation is called zugzwang, it is a German word that means “compulsion to move”. They […]

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Fiction in Literature
English

What is Fiction in Literature? Complete Guide with Examples of Fiction.

Fiction is a genre of literature that uses imagination to make stories, novels, poetry, and proses. This is in contrast to non-fiction which includes biographies, essays and, so on. In this creative writing lesson, we will learn the following-Elaborating on the Concept of Fiction in LiteratureWorks of fiction describe made-up stories. The creative work of […]

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Narratives in Creative Writing
English

What are Literary Narratives? How to use Literary Narratives?

The narrative is the connection of events that writers design to give a structure to the story. It is described by the sequential arrangement of events in the plot. In this creative writing lesson, we will learn all about literary narratives-What are Literary Narratives?Narratives are of many kinds. They are both real-life and fictional. It […]

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English

Types of Imagery with Examples

Imagery in literature is a device that uses figurative language which helps the readers to analyze a literary work through their sensory perception and helps creates images to connect with the narrative. In this lesson on Imagery, we will learn the following-What is an Imagery in Literature?This literary device uses an effective creative writing method […]

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