Example Sentences

"Adults, older girls, shops, magazines, newspapers, window sign - all the world had agreed that a blue-eyed, yellow-haired, pink-skinned doll was what every girl child treasured. 'Here,' they said, 'this is beautiful, and if you are on this day "worthy" you may have it.'"

The sentence "After reading the whole book the plot seemed a little thin" has a dangling modifier. It is unclear who is reading the book, as the subject is not explicitly stated, resulting in a lack of clarity in the sentence.

william levis is a good protagonist in novels

From the bottom of the cupboard there came the fetid smell of rotting meat.

1. The lawyer was too bombastic about his celebrity client to ever be taken seriously.

2. Sally, who attended an elite private school, was bombastic enough when she talked to keep her from making friends with the neighborhood kids.

3. While talking to an owner of a prize-winning poodle, the man was struck by how bombastically they fawned over their dog.

4. The rebellious teenager rolled their eyes at the bombastic curfew their parents insisted on.

5. Mrs. Smith was a humble woman, and decided to forgo the party her bombastic neighbors were throwing.

Start with your moral. A fable has to be written "backwards" because you need to know the end before you start writing. Then, just think of a way to explain that moral by telling a short story. Remember the examples of fables: the lion helped by the mouse, the fox with the grapes, or the dog who saw his reflection in the river. Your story should be along those lines -- show the reader about your moral instead of just saying the moral right off.
First, you have to have a moral. Then, you have to write about an animal.

The Ides of March was a fateful day for Julius Ceaser

Katrina meeting Aaron was a fateful event because Katrina was hit by Aaron's car.

As in, "The magician's equipment was broken, so he was disillusioned."

To write "Captain" using the last name first, it would typically be in the form of "Captain [Last Name]." For example, "Captain Smith."

The man who gave John Gaunt his focus word in "Children of the Lamp" was the mysterious man known as the Ancient One. The focus word is a powerful tool that helps John Gaunt unlock his magical abilities and connect with his genie heritage.

"Suddenly" was written by Billy Ocean, Wayne Brathwaite, and Keith Diamond. It was released in 1984 as a single from Billy Ocean's album "Suddenly."

The Lord declared that Solomon, David's son, would succeed him as king of Israel.

"Voltaire was a prolific French writer and philosopher known for his wit and advocacy for freedom of speech and religion."

Jack Gantos has cited his own experiences as a child, as well as the works of other writers such as Kurt Vonnegut and Edward Bloor, as sources of inspiration for his writing. Additionally, his family, friends, and teachers have played significant roles in shaping his creative process.

Robin Klein's inspiration to become a writer stemmed from her love of reading as a child, which fueled her desire to create her own stories. She found joy in storytelling and sharing her imagination with others, ultimately leading her to pursue a career as an author.

Ralph Waldo Emerson is often referred to as an essayist who represents the spirit and temper of his age. His essays on nature, self-reliance, and individualism captured the ideals and beliefs of the Transcendentalist movement in 19th-century America.

In Middlemarch, the judicious Hooker refers to Richard Hooker, a 16th-century Anglican theologian known for his work on religious tolerance and moderation. His ideas influenced Victorian intellectuals like George Eliot, the author of Middlemarch. In the novel, the character Mr. Farebrother is described as having a judicious Hooker in his study, symbolizing his thoughtful and moderate approach to life.

Ducks make a noise that sounds like quack.

Dave and Larry wrote a book together,

Dave is the main author and Larry is the coauthor.

Example sentence - He was infamous to all who knew him.

The university professor's book on ancient civilizations is considered authoritative in the field.

The alarm would be set off at the faintest motion.