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Introduction An antecedent comes before its referent pronoun in a sentence. And it makes the meaning of the sentence clearer to the reader. The writer also gets the liberty to express in different writing styles with antecedents. Antecedents can be a noun, words or word phrases. Antecedent: Definition and Example An antecedent is a substantive word, clause or word phrase that is substituted with pronouns generally. An antecedent typically precedes a pronoun or its substitute word. Example The teacher could not find her book. Here, 'her' is the pronoun which refers to the antecedent 'teacher' in the sentence. Antecedent: ... Read More

Introduction Metaphor is a figurative language that creates a comparison between two different things. It expresses a meaning beyond what it exhibits literally. Metaphors are widely used in various literary works to bring creative writing styles. This tutorial will assist you in getting valuable information about the details of metaphors. What is a Metaphor? A metaphor is a literary device that addresses a comparison between two contrasting things. To define metaphor, we can also say that it is a figurative language that brings comparison between two things to highlight common traits. The Greek word 'metaphora' means 'to transfer'. Metaphors help ... Read More

Introduction The style of writing, plot perspective, or even characters' attributes depend on the narrators. Narrators in literature have an essential purpose to offer. If we can identify different narrators in literature, it will be easier to understand the perspective. Narrators are the backbone of fictional literary works. This tutorial will assist in getting the essential details on narrators in literature. Who is a Narrator? A narrator is a person or voice who tells a story or narrates a literary work. The story or the literary work is described from the narrator's point of view. A narrator can be part ... Read More

Introduction Antecedents are word, noun or word phrase that comes in the sentence earlier than the pronoun. The referent pronoun that replaces an antecedent later makes the sentence more readable. A compound antecedent is a type of antecedent that expresses a compound form of multiple antecedents. We can easily understand from the word 'compound' that there must be more than one antecedent. And one compound antecedent functions like a word phrase or group of words. Compound Antecedents: Definition with Examples Compound antecedents are a group of multiple antecedents that are joined with conjunctions. Such antecedents are typically joined with 'and', ... Read More

Introduction Allusions are used in literature as references to people, things or facts. Illusions provide a deceptive image in literature. The latter refers to something else beyond the text. Allusions and illusions are different from each other. This tutorial will guide you to understand the essential details with examples. What is an Allusion? An allusion in literature indirectly refers to other literary works, historical incidents or characters. It is a literary device that helps to provide an indirect indication of such things. While using an allusion, it is assumed that the reader or listener is already aware of the references. ... Read More

Introduction Images Coming soon The act of evaluating two or more things to identify the important and relevant ones, comparing the features of each, and then deciding which traits are similar to the other, which are different, and to what degree they are similar or different from one another is the process known as comparison or comparing. The purpose of this tutorial is to offer the readers fundamental understanding on the topic degree of comparison, along with examples, so that they may more easily master the use of the English language. Comparing adjectives or adverbs that take on different ... Read More

Introduction Anyone who is interested in learning about language is likely to be aware that different words serve different purposes in various forms of writing. In this tutorial,  we are going to learn about the "Eight Parts of Speech, " in the English language, which refers to the eight different kinds of words that together cover major aspects of the language. The more you are aware of the distinctions, the more effectively you will be able to utilise language and the more engaging your writing will be. Parts of Speech Nouns, verbs, pronouns,  adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions and interjections are ... Read More

Introduction In English grammar, the verb is often regarded as one of the most crucial building blocks. It is one of the fundamental principles that govern a sentence. But are you familiar with the definition of the word "verb"? Do you know what shows the action in a sentence? Yes, it’s the verbs. Preposition Now let's learn more about how to use verbs and their proper usage in a sentence through this tutorial, so let's get started! Verbs and Their Importance Verbs are words that express activities that may be both external (like running or jumping) and internal ... Read More

Introduction The use of prepositions in the English language is quite idiomatic. Even though there are a few guidelines to follow, the majority of prepositional use is determined by fixed phrases. It is preferable to remember the phrase rather than the individual preposition in these situations. So, do you know what a preposition is and how it is used in sentences? If not, don’t worry. In this tutorial, you will learn about prepositions as well as their uses in sentences. So, let’s get started. Preposition Prepositions are used to illustrate how two different parts of a sentence are connected to ... Read More

Introduction In English, verbs have a feature known as "grammatical voice." It may appear either actively or passively depending on the context. When you use the active voice, you put the focus on the person or thing that is responsible for carrying out the action of the verb. In contrast, the passive voice places more attention on the receiver of the action or the result of the action. Children are often taught in schools to use an active voice in their writing since it is more direct and stronger. Additionally, the active voice is strongly recommended in the majority of academic publications, and its ... Read More