Happy Wednesday! How is your week going? I’m excited to say that it was starting to feel like spring here, which makes me so happy. Now it’s back to rain again, but that’s ok. More time inside means more opportunities to read. Silver linings and all that. Every week I like to talk about aContinue reading “Literary Term of the Week: Steampunk, Where Past Meets Future”
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Literary Word of the Week: What is Anthropomorphism?
Have you heard the word anthropomorphism? You may not have heard the term, but I bet that you have almost definitely seen this storytelling technique used in your favorite stories! Anthropomorphism is a literary device that breathes life into the inanimate, granting human attributes and emotions to non-human entities. It’s a powerful tool that enrichesContinue reading “Literary Word of the Week: What is Anthropomorphism?”
A Whale of a Tale: Some Facts about Herman Melville’s Most Famous Novel
Now that we’re getting closer to summer, I’ve been thinking a lot about the ocean and going to the beach. I’ve always been fascinated by the creatures that live under the waves, and love imagining that sea monsters and mermaids and other mythical creatures live deep in the heart of the ocean, farther than anyContinue reading “A Whale of a Tale: Some Facts about Herman Melville’s Most Famous Novel”
Down the Rabbit Hole: Exploring Fascinating Facts About Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll (the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), is a timeless classic that has captivated readers of all ages for generations (myself included!) I’ve read this book dozens of times, and love seeing adaptations and stories inspired by Wonderland. Since today is world happiness day, I thought that someContinue reading “Down the Rabbit Hole: Exploring Fascinating Facts About Alice in Wonderland”
Colorful Swans Press 