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A metaphor is a comparison between two things that replaces the word or name for one object with that of another. Unlike a similethat uses “like” or “as” (you shine like the sun!), a metaphor does not use these two words (a famous line from Romeo and Juliet has Romeo proclaiming “Juliet is the sun”). Metaphors are commonly […]

The term “mass” is used to refer to the amount of matter in any given object. Mass is often confused with weight: to the contrary, weight is a reference that relies on gravity on its determination. For instance, a person or object may be weightless on the moon because of the lack of gravity, but […]

Malapropism is the act of using an incorrect word in place of one that is similar in pronunciation. The word comes from a character named Mrs. Malaprop in the play “The Rivals” by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Malapropism is also referred to as Dogberryism, named after Officer Dogberry in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Both characters made […]

The term “macroevolution” refers to a change of an evolutionary nature in a species. A species that splits into two, or a species that changes into another species over a given time are examples of macroevolution. These changes can be a result of species selection, independent evolution (also called vicariance), historical constraints or developmental constraints. […]

Lyric poetry abounds in Shakespeare’s sonnets. Lyric poetry is one of three genres of poetry; the other two are dramatic and narrative. Sonnets as Lyric Poetry The word “lyric” comes from the Latin “lyricus” meaning “of or for the lyre.” Some of the best examples of lyric poetry come from Italian and English sonnets. In lyric poetry, the […]

Lying means being dishonest or not telling the truth. There are many examples of lying that occur every day. Some lies are harmless lies considered “white lies,” while others can be very hurtful and harmful. White Lies Some of the most common examples of lying occur when people tell a lie in order to be nice or […]

Luxury goods are products that are not essential but are highly desired and associated with wealthy or affluent people. They are bought for several reasons: to support self-worth and status, or for the product’s quality and craftsmanship. Luxury Brands and Goods Here are examples of some of the top luxury brands and goods in the world: […]

Luminescence is a process of giving off light without obtaining or generating heat. This can be caused by chemical or biochemical reactions, activity of subatomic particles, radiation or stress on a crystal. Examples of Luminescence Chemoluminescence – This process creates light through a chemical reaction. Common applications are glow sticks (cyalume sticks) and the forensic application […]

A long vowel is a vowel that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter. For example, the “U” is pronounced like “you,” not like “a” which would be the sound of a short vowel. Sometimes a long vowel is combined with another vowel. Long Vowel Words Chart Now that you understand long vowels, check […]

The term “logic” refers to the science that studies the principles of correct reasoning. Logic requires the act of reasoning by humans in order to form thoughts and opinions, as well as classifications and judgments. The foundation of a logical argument is its proposition, or statement. The proposition is either accurate (true) or not accurate (false). The […]