Brief Plot Summary of “Call of the Wild”: Main Events
This article includes a plot summary of “Call of the Wild.” The main events in the story span from California to the North, and follow Buck as he …
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"The Story of an Hour" Study Guide: Plot Structure and Theme
This literary analysis of “The Story of an Hour” includes a look at plot structure and a look at theme in the story. It raises some …
Continue Reading"The Story of an Hour": Analysis of the Symbols & Irony in Kate Chopin's Short Story
Understanding “The Story of an Hour” requires picking up on the irony and symbols to enrich your reading experience.
Continue ReadingDummy Pronouns in English Grammar: There and It
Dummy pronouns are pronouns that lack antecedents, which are the words, phrases, and clauses that pronouns replace. This article explains and …
Continue ReadingHow To Say I'm Sorry In Chinese: Explanation of Duìbùqǐ (Sorry, Excuse Me) and Bùhǎoyìsi (Sorry, Feel Reluctant)
The Chinese word 对不起【duìbùqǐ】can mean sorry, excuse me or beg pardon and is used when a more serious mistake has been made. The word 不好意思【bùhǎoyìsi】 …
Continue ReadingJapanese Te-Form: Different Endings to the Te-Form and How It is Used
The て-form (te-form) in Japanese is used in three different occasions: when making requests, asking and receiving permission, and describing two …
Continue ReadingUse the Correct German Verb to Express I Think
Learn where to use “denken” and its ‘partners’ and where “glauben” or another verb is more appropriate to say, …
Continue ReadingHow to Prepare for a Job Interview in French
Are you going to be having an interview in French? Preparing yourself with some useful phrases can make you feel much more comfortable during the …
Continue ReadingSurvival Phrases in Czech
Traveling to the Czech Republic? Learn some Czech phrases before you go! Includes the pronunciations of certain Czech letters.
Continue Reading"The Tell-Tale Heart" Study Questions with Answers
Use these “Tell-Tale Heart” study questions to review Poe’s classic tale of horror. These tidbits can also be used to impress …
Continue ReadingCardinal and Ordinal Numbers in Czech
Cardinal numbers are used for counting, and ordinal numbers are used for rank. Learn the two types of numbers in Czech, cardinal numbers and ordinal …
Continue ReadingEdgar Allan Poe Symbolism in "The Tell-Tale Heart"
This “Tell-Tale Heart” study guide starts off with a summary and then moves on to analysis looking at symbolism in Poe’s story. It …
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