Collinear points are a fundamental geometry concept often used to prove theorems and solve problems. By definition, collinear points are points that lie on the same line. This means if you draw a straight line connecting any of these points, it will pass through the other points. One of the most essential properties of collinear …
Procedural texts are writings containing instructions detailed in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step layout. As suggested by this name, such texts are designed to provide readers with instructions on how best to carry out specific procedures. Today, the internet is flooded with these non-fictional texts from various niches as people increasingly embrace DIY projects. Attributes of Procedural …
The use of mythical allusions does not just enrich language but also deepens the meaning of things. Some allusions have been used over and over until they have part and parcel of our day-to-day language. Most of the time we slide them here and there in our writing or speech without knowing we are using …
Have you read a sentence in which the use of a particular word or phrase came across as a proverbial stone cast to kill two birds? Then you have definitely dealt with Syllepsis. These amazing rhetorical devices may make you read the statement twice to confirm whether they make grammatical sense. Surprisingly, the statements pass …
We use so many allusions in our pop culture even without realizing it. Allusions are the direct or indirect references we make to something, which could be mythical, historical, religious, or literary. As a literary device, we use allusions to condense a great deal of meaning into a word or phrase. So, the references are …
Igneous rocks are found within the earth’s crust. The earth’s interior temperature is high and results in volcanic activity. Molten magma erupts to the earth’s surface, where the temperature is low. Molten magma solidifies rapidly on cooling to form a glassy solid with fine grains. Magma is made of igneous rocks. When molten magma (lava) …
This is one of the most popular riddles which has been posted and circulated by people on the internet. The overwhelming majority give the answer as a rose. However, a clear explanation appears elusive for many people. The connection in the riddle appears to be varied enough to support a number of possibilities. The Moon …
In psychology, schemata (schema is the singular) are units of knowledge through which people understand and interpret the world. They can consist of objects, people, events, or any other thing that we encounter in life or our environment. By having a mental image or constructing these items in our minds, we have a framework for …
We ask for advice and purchase services from people who we believe are credible. Some go to the extent of checking past customers to ascertain the individual’s credibility. This credibility or character is referred to as ethos. It shows that you are honorable, trustworthy, and understand your service. Aristotle coined the word Ethos when explaining …
What’s the meaning of the phrase “Stop burning bridges after crossing the river?” Semantically, it means setting a bridge ablaze after crossing. But it is not logical to burn a bridge after using it. So, there is a deeper meaning of the statement than the literal meaning. Well, the long and short of it is …