Author: Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D

The first time I tried writing a play, I had a great idea, some strong [...]

I still remember the first time a book made me laugh out loud. I was [...]

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Epic poetry stands as one of the most profound and enduring literary forms in human [...]

The literary canon refers to a body of works—novels, poems, plays, and essays—that are widely [...]

A simile is a powerful literary device that helps writers and speakers bring their ideas [...]

In both literature and everyday language, metaphors play a powerful role in helping us understand [...]