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Writing and Composition
Includes questions related to the study and use of various written works.
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Did you know a lot is two words?
Yes! He had a lot of money. However "allot" is one word. The mother will allot a task to each of her children.
Is use of apostrophe in a name ending 'ss' - Ross's room - correct?
Yes, there can be either apostrophe s ('s) or just an apostrophe (') at the end of the word.
Where do italics go in sentences?
on like titles for necessary reasons like a name of a book for an example
What does the term nor mean in writing terms?
The definition of Nor is
nor |nôr|conjunction & adverb1 used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as "neither" or "not") to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen : they were neither cheap nor convenient | the sheets were never washed, nor the towels, nor his shirts.• [as adv. ] poetic/literary term for neither : : nor God nor demon can undo the done.2 used to introduce a further negative statement : the struggle did not end, nor was it any less diminished.3 [ conj. or prep. ] archaic or dialect than : she thinks she knows better nor me.
Saying nor is basically the same as saying "neither as well" (grammatically incorrect)
Who writes the clues on Jeopardy and how do you get a job doing that?
The have a crew assigned to do the Job. "The "Jeopardy!" production staff has six researchers and 10 writers whose jobs are to create and assemble categories and questions for the series." see related link
It's unlikely that you can get a Job doing that as they already have a staff, but like anyplace you would send a resume about why you would be an exceptional Candidate to join the Jeopardy production team.
Behind the door is a complete sentence.?
"Behind the door" could be a complete sentence, like in the answer to a question asking where something was.
What is the major difference between a novel and drama?
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance.[1] The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" (Classical Greek: δρᾶμα, drama), which is derived from "to do","to act" (Classical Greek: δράω, draō). The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a collective form of reception. The structure of dramatic texts, unlike other forms of literature, is directly influenced by this collaborative production and collective reception.[2] The early modern tragedy Hamlet (1601) by Shakespeare and the classical Athenian tragedy Oedipus the King (c. 429 BCE) by Sophocles are among the masterpieces of the art of drama.[3] A modern example is Long Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'Neill (1956).[4]
The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy. They are symbols of the ancient Greek Muses, Thalia and Melpomene. Thalia was the Muse of comedy (the laughing face), while Melpomene was the Muse of tragedy (the weeping face). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's Poetics (c. 335 BCE)-the earliest work of dramatic theory.[5]
The use of "drama" in the narrow sense to designate a specific type of play dates from the 19th century. Drama in this sense refers to a play that is neither a comedy nor a tragedy-for example, Zola's Thérèse Raquin (1873) or Chekhov's Ivanov (1887). It is this narrow sense that the film and television industry and film studies adopted to describe "drama" as a genre within their respective media.[6] "Radio drama" has been used in both senses-originally transmitted in a live performance, it has also been used to describe the more high-brow and serious end of the dramatic output of radio.[7]
Drama is often combined with music and dance: the drama in opera is generally sung throughout; musicals generally include both spoken dialogue and songs; and some forms of drama have incidental music or musical accompaniment underscoring the dialogue (melodrama and Japanese Nō, for example).[8] In certain periods of history (the ancient Roman and modern Romantic) some dramas have been written to be read rather than performed.[9] In improvisation, the drama does not pre-exist the moment of performance; performers devise a dramatic script spontaneously before an audience.[10]
What is object and value of preamble?
A preamble is an introduction,. Its varies somewhat, but it introduces the rest of the paper. It may summarize the contents or gave a reason for the writing of the paper. It put the contents into a historical perspective or explain why the material is important.
Develop a Stylish Handwriting Style?
It's all about control and mirroring who you are.
I'm quite a floral person, I'm reserved but I'd like to think quirky too. I reflect this by writing slanted and curled, joining all my letters so they flow and always writing in black ink is a must for me!
I've noticed that amongst my friends, the louder ones who speak their mind write in a large, simple font that is quick, easy and reflects who they are. However if someone is quieter, I've noticed that their writing is small and slender, however if the letter is a capital, it is elongated and reaches the top of the line.
Anyway - sorry about the rambling! - you should look over techniques and find the one you like, as well as you find easy, quick and natural.
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Interesting observation of style and character. I'd also add practice, and the ability to write confidently at a comfortable pace so your hand and wrist are not stifled by tension. If you hand-write only occasionally the quality will never be very good. Like mine... After all, it's a practical skill. Alos, use good-quality pens. Prior to the invention of the typewriter everything - private letters, book manuscripts and official documents - had to be hand-written, so people took great pains to try to learn a flowing, legible hand such as "copperplate" - and the best examples look very elegant indeed.
a scribble pad is a pab that you scetch or make short storys on
Which is correct by the evening or by evening?
Both are correct; however, the more concise and therefore more elegant usage is "by evening."
What was cursive type writing called in the 1950s?
It was called "writing in script." Many cursive computer fonts use the term.
Writing by hand was (and is) called "writing longhand."
The topic sentence gives the reader an idea of what will be in the paragraph. If you have a topic sentence that has nothing to do with the details following it, then it makes no sense, and the reader will not want to continue reading.
What does a cursive W look like?
Please view the Related Link below to view a picture of a cursive W.
What is a short written composition?
There are several forms of short written compositions. Two of the most common are essays and short stories.
A short passage, a few sentences, or even a few words about something.
What should a speaker use to appeal to the five senses of the audience?
The author should use descriptive language to appeal to the five senses of the audience.
If you mean by answering a question like how are you? Then yes it is good courtesy. There isn't really any good courtesy or bad courtesy it is just how you would like to say it ^^ Hope I helped
