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Metaphors and Imagery

What is a metaphor? A metaphor is figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. They can be useful when explaining abstract or unfamiliar ideas or concepts , as they enable the writer to utilise imagery that may be more familiar to the reader. For example, …

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Linguistic clichés

What are clichés? Linguistic clichés are phrases in which at least one of the words is constrained in its use by convention. They differ from idioms in that their meaning can be understood without already being familiar with the phrase, and they tend not to add any additional meaning to your writing or speech. They …

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How do intonation and word stress affect the way we speak English?

Intonation Intonation- the rise and fall of the voice as we speak -is common to all languages and affects the way our speech is understood and interpreted. It is distinct from accent, although regional accents may well have a common intonation. For example, the regional accent of south Wales is often described as “sing-song” due …

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