The History of the Ballad & How to Write Your Own
A ballad is a traditional form of long, narrative poetry, sometimes set to music. Whether writing one for a school assignment, or just for fun, …
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The First Earth Today & How We Celebrate It Now!
April 22, 1970, marked the beginning of the modern environmentalist movement. Senator Gaylord Nelson led 20 million Americans across the country into …
Continue ReadingBrief Bio of Emily Dickinson: American Poet & Recluse
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) achieved broad circulation and strongly influenced 20th century writers, but not until after her death. While alive, she …
Continue ReadingBrief Bio of Robert Frost by Analysis of "Birches"
Robert Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was one of America’s greatest poets during the 20th century. I could deliver a long-winded …
Continue ReadingA Glossary of Poetic Terms & Devices
Do you know what your English teacher is talking about? It’s time to find out! Browse this glossary of poetic terms and devices to better …
Continue ReadingHow to Write Free-Verse Poetry
Free verse poetry, although free from the constraints of following a specific pattern, still will end up taking on the form that you give it. Learn …
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Journalistic Article: Tips for Students
Do you want to be a journalist? Do you want your name on a byline? Do you want to travel to world chasing stories and making headlines? Better …
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Limerick: Definition & Writing Tips
Want to have fun while writing poetry? Try your hand at a limerick. These poems are light-hearted and silly. Use a limerick to tell a joke, a goofy …
Continue Reading"Among the Hidden" Plot Overview, Characters & Themes
Luke has never seen the outside world, but instead lives in hiding. He is a forbidden third child and must remain hidden from the Population Police. …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Harriet Tubman: Leader & Legend
Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave who helped dozens of other slaves achieve their freedom. Not only that, she served as a spy for the North during …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Frederick Douglass: Orator & Reformer
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was the most influential black orator of the 19th century. His autobiographies, newspapers and thousands of speeches …
Continue ReadingEight Famous African Americans During the Revolutionary War
Important names from the Civil War Era and the Civil Rights Movement are common knowledge: Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Malcom X and Martin …
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