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Figurative & Evaluative Language for Writers

by joanwz in Social Sciences, February 14, 2012
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Figurative and Evaluative language can be used to expand on definitions and explanations to illustrate a passage in more colorful terms. They invite the reader to a topic from many angles and get a clearer picture of the topic in their head.

Writing 101: Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions

by jrabraham in Languages, June 10, 2011
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"Idiom in your writing is something that will surely put a feather in your cap."

What’s in a Word?

by elissamichelezacher in Languages, January 14, 2010
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Some slang has its roots in the past.

Familiar Phrases and Where They Come From

by Crystal2193 in Languages, November 15, 2009
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Ever wondered where those strange phrases and figures of speech originated?

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