Dramatic Irony (Meaning & Examples)
What is “dramatic irony”? In almost every generic, (recycled dribble) scary movie you can think of, you have your classic killer that’s about to pounce,… Read More »Dramatic Irony (Meaning & Examples)
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Dalia Y
Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
Verbal Irony (Meaning & Examples)
What is verbal irony? When someone says one thing but actually means the opposite, they’re probably being verbally ironic. Verbal irony is when the literal… Read More »Verbal Irony (Meaning & Examples)
Types of Irony (Meaning & Examples)
What does irony mean? Is it rain on your wedding day, a black fly in your Chardonnay? Or did Alanis misunderstand the assignment? What is… Read More »Types of Irony (Meaning & Examples)
Alliteration (Definition & Examples)
Kit Kat. Dunkin’ Donuts. Coca-Cola. Paypal. What makes these familiar phonetics fun? This is the function of alliteration, of course! What do the previous sentence… Read More »Alliteration (Definition & Examples)
Is it Noone or No One?
The English language is a labyrinth of intricacies, where a single space or hyphen can change the meaning of a word entirely. In this blog… Read More »Is it Noone or No One?
Everyday vs. Every Day
Everyday vs. Every Day Language is a fascinating and intricate tapestry woven with words that hold subtle nuances and meanings. Even small differences in spelling… Read More »Everyday vs. Every Day
Sympathy vs. Empathy, What’s the Difference?
Empathy is an intellectual understanding of someone’s suffering. Sympathy describes participating in that suffering or feelings of pity oneself.
Is it Flyer or Flier? Which is Correct?
Flyer or flier? Is the correct spelling flyer or flier? Do these words mean the same thing, and can they be used interchangeably? As it… Read More »Is it Flyer or Flier? Which is Correct?
Is it Blond or Blonde? What’s the Right Spelling?
Blond vs. blonde: which is it? Maybe you’ve noticed that blond is sometimes spelled with an ‘e’ at the end, and sometimes it’s not. Is… Read More »Is it Blond or Blonde? What’s the Right Spelling?
What’s the Present Perfect Tense?
The present perfect tense The present perfect tense is a form of the present tense that highlights the connection between the present and past. We… Read More »What’s the Present Perfect Tense?