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Commatose: the Oxford Comma, or Serial Comma

The Oxford comma, or serial comma is a subject of constant debate among writers. Do we need that comma before…

3 weeks ago

How Many Spaces After a Period? Ending the Debate

Few subjects arouse more passion among writers and designers than the debate over how many spaces should follow a period.…

3 weeks ago

Reality Checklist for Self-Publishers

One question that loops endlessly on writers’ forums is “How can I sell more books?” The question is a natural…

3 weeks ago

Proposed Standards for Book Typography

The word processor has placed new burdens on writers to understand how to use italics, big and small capitals, dashes,…

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Diatribe

A diatribe is a forceful and bitter verbal attack. It’s often a prolonged discourse full of passion and anger, making…

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Aposiopesis

Aposiopesis is a rhetorical device where the speaker deliberately breaks off and leaves the sentence unfinished, letting the audience complete…

3 weeks ago

Red Herring

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Paralipsis

Paralipsis, a rhetorical device that involves bringing up a subject by either denying it or pretending to pass over it.…

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Win the Debate: Reframe the Position

When you’re asked to argue in favor of a position, your opponent may counter with the absolutist position: Let’s say…

4 months ago

Win the Debate: Prepare Your Opening Statement

A debate team researched their position well and amassed a stockpile of arguments that were certain to throw their opponents…

4 months ago

Win the Debate: Don’t Insult Your Opponent

Whether you’re debating alone or on a team, the way you treat your opponents will affect your credibility. When asserting…

4 months ago

Speaking Vocabulary

Words and Terms related to speaking and speechwriting: Adynaton [ad-uh-NAY-ton]: A form of hyperbole in which the exaggeration is so…

5 months ago

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