John Keats Poetry Analysis: "La Belle Dame Sans Merci"
What good did 5 years of French do me? Well, read this analysis of John Keats’ “La Belle Dame Sans Merci” and see if it was worth …
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Learn About the German Thanksgiving Erntedankfest: Vocabulary and Traditions
Learn about the background of Erntedankfest, Germany’s Thanksgiving. We look at traditions in rural areas and the appropriate vocabulary in …
Continue ReadingTips on Writing a Compare and Contrast Essay
One of the most common essays you will write is the compare and contrast essay. Follow these steps and see how much better your grade is when compared …
Continue ReadingWhat Is an Adverb: Modifying Adverbs with Other Adverbs
Adverbs are traditionally defined as words that “describe verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, and sentences.” This article identifies the …
Continue ReadingThe International Esperanto Community Encourages Learning Esperanto for Free Online: Resources
Esperanto is not currently spoken by enough people to qualify as a Lingua Franca, but it is known by more people than any other constructed language. …
Continue ReadingHow to Structure a Prepositional Phrase: Words, Phrases, and Clauses that Complete the Meaning of Prepositions
The following article identifies the four grammatical forms—noun phrases, verb phrases, noun clauses, and prepositional phrases—that function within …
Continue ReadingSpelling and Pronunciation Rules for Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in English
Prototypical English adjectives express three degrees of modification: positive, comparative, and superlative. The following article lists and …
Continue ReadingBasic Japanese Sentence Structure Formation
Creating a sentence in Japanese is relatively simple. Like Latin, the verb comes at the end of the sentence. We also show how to make a negative, and …
Continue ReadingStudy Guide: Understanding Amanda Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie
Tennessee Williams is famous for his portrayal of faded Southern belles, and The Glass Menagerie’s Amanda Wingfield fits this category. She is also …
Continue Reading'A Separate Peace' Symbols: Analysis & Explanation
Understanding symbolism in a Separate Peace will give you a greater understanding of the novel.
Continue ReadingOde on a Grecian Urn: Analysis & Interpretation
This “Ode on a Grecian Urn” analysis is one of many interpretations. You’re more than welcome to create your own analysis and share …
Continue ReadingAll Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in Germany: History and Vocabulary
Learn about the history and vocabulary relating to the celebrations of these holidays as they take place in November in Germany.
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