In our writing toolbox, personification and metaphors are figurative language devices that can help to give our words impact and clarity. It’s easy to confuse the different types of figurative...
Home In or Hone In? (Grammar Rules)
Home in and hone are easily confused because they sound similar when we say them aloud. But fear not, there are a few easy tricks for you to remember whether you want to use home in or hone. So...
Which vs. That: When to Use Each (Grammar Rules)
When you’re deciding whether to use which or that in a sentence, you only need to remember one primary rule. Isn't that great news for the grammar world? So let’s not beat around the which vs. that...
Lay vs. Lie: What’s The Difference? (Grammar Rules)
At the end of yoga class, the instructor will ask you to lie down on your mat for a final resting pose. Or is it lay down? In a list of confusing English words, lie and lay certainly rank toward the...
Susan Z. Miller
Susan is an English educator, editor, and writer who has enjoyed working within these fields since 2004. Her experience includes teaching at the high school and adult continuing education levels, and writing and editing for multiple regional publications, including Wrightsville Beach Magazine and Encore Magazine. Today she is a copywriter and editor for CastleBranch Inc., as well as editor in chief for the company’s internal e-magazine. A Southern transplant who moved from Ohio to North Carolina, she has embraced the word “y’all” and can tell you how she likes her grits. Check out her official website.
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Susan Z. Miller
Susan is an English educator, editor, and writer who has enjoyed working within these fields since 2004. Her experience includes teaching at the high school and adult continuing education levels, and writing and editing for multiple regional publications, including Wrightsville Beach Magazine and Encore Magazine. Today she is a copywriter and editor for CastleBranch Inc., as well as editor in chief for the company’s internal e-magazine. A Southern transplant who moved from Ohio to North Carolina, she has embraced the word “y’all” and can tell you how she likes her grits. Check out her official website.
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Metaphor vs. Personification (Grammar Rules)
In our writing toolbox, personification and metaphors are figurative language devices that can help to give our words impact and clarity. It’s easy to confuse the different types of figurative...
Home In or Hone In? (Grammar Rules)
Home in and hone are easily confused because they sound similar when we say them aloud. But fear not, there are a few easy tricks for you to remember whether you want to use home in or hone. So...
Which vs. That: When to Use Each (Grammar Rules)
When you’re deciding whether to use which or that in a sentence, you only need to remember one primary rule. Isn't that great news for the grammar world? So let’s not beat around the which vs. that...
Lay vs. Lie: What’s The Difference? (Grammar Rules)
At the end of yoga class, the instructor will ask you to lie down on your mat for a final resting pose. Or is it lay down? In a list of confusing English words, lie and lay certainly rank toward the...
