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Curmudgeon or Smart Aleck: Which Would You Rather Be?

Would you rather be a “curmudgeon” or a “smart aleck”?  Although these words are usually used in a negative context, they can both be given a positive slant, as well.  In this article, we will discuss the word “curmudgeo...

Media Literacy for Parents of School-Age Children

Children are being brainwashed daily by the media. And so are we. Your school-age children have grown up in a world influenced by media, and they intuitively understand the nuances in a way that older generations generally do not. Assume th...

What Is an Archetype?

We use the word “archetype” in our daily language to refer to a prototype or a perfect model for something. For example, we might say: “She is the archetype of a successful teacher.” Archetypes exist at the micro as well as the macr...

Hypothesis vs. Prediction

In our daily life, we are constantly using hypotheses and predictions to make logical, factual decisions. Although both Hypotheses and Predictions are types of guesses, in what ways are they different?What Is a Hypothesis?A hypothesis is a guess...

Gaslighting and The Metaverse: 2 Popular Words

In today’s article, I have described Gaslighting and The Metaverse: 2 Popular Words.  Although not new, these two words have increased in popularity in the last few years. Continue reading to learn what they mean."Gaslighting"- What is it...

Fahrenheit vs. Celsius

The Fahrenheit Temperature Scale and the Celsius Temperature Scale are both systems which measure weather temperatures. • What is the history of these two systems?• What are the differences between these two systems? ...

Tautology: Definition and Best Examples

Are you redundant when you write?The word tautology refers to a phrase in which the same meaning is expressed twice. The word comes from the Greek “tauto” meaning “same” and “logy" meaning “logic.” The use of tautology in your...

4 of the World's Oldest Languages

What do the Lithuanian language, the Tamil language, the Hebrew language, and the language of Farsi have in common? They are 4 of the World's Oldest Languages!Let’s Consider the Life of a LanguageFor about 10,000 years, humans have been c...

3 Online Words Of The Year: Catphishing, Ghosting, Doxing

What Are Catphishing, Ghosting, and Doxing?The Internet provides us with an unparalleled amount of information and opportunities. Hand in hand with digital technologies are new dangers, and there is new vocabulary that has been invented to describe t...

Suppression vs. Repression

“Suppression” and “Repression” are two terms that are often used (and confused) in daily language. • Do you know the difference between “suppression” and “repression?” • Do you use these two words correctly? To unde...

5 of the World’s Newest Languages

In this article, we will be looking at five of the world’s newest languages. The formation of a language is a slow-moving, living process that is influenced by many factors. Historically, trade and exploration were the primary catalysts f...

Tips for Learning a Foreign Language

Learning a foreign language can be challenging, especially for an adult. It takes motivation, energy, and perseverance. In this article, I will share some tips about activities and attitudes that will help you succeed in learning a foreign langu...

Defamation vs. Slander vs. Libel

Defamation, slander, and libel are often used interchangeably, and their meanings are often confused. Do they mean the same thing?These three terms belong to the same area of law and they all concern communication that falsely degrades the chara...

Language vs. Dialect

There is a fine line between a language and a dialect. In this article, you will learn about their differences and their similarities.  There are linguists that believe that all languages evolved from one common human language. Al...

Time for Easy Learning: Simple Tips to Improve Your Grammar

It would be more effective to understand how to form sentences and their structure properly, so grab some tricks on how to make it efficiently. Start from the Basics & Review It From Time to TimeDoes it seem you have already learned all the ...

Democracy vs. Republic

In this article, we will explore the differences and similarities between a "democracy" and a "republic". What is a Democracy?In a "democracy," the majority rule provides the basis for the system; it is the citizens of the country who essen...

Haiku vs. Tanka

Poetry takes on many forms across the globe. Poems can rhyme, poems can flow without punctuation, poems can express or describe or inspire. In this article, I will discuss two forms of Japanese poetry: the Haiku and the Tanka.You will also learn...

Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning: Which is the Logical Choice?

Are you a logical person?Do you weigh the facts before you decide?Do you trust your gut?Deductive and Inductive ReasoningIn the branch of philosophy called logic, we study the laws of thought and correct reasoning. Deductive and inductive reasoning a...

Schadenfreude vs. Freudenfreude

Can we be conscious of an emotion when we have no word to describe it? “Schadenfreude” and “freudenfreude” describe important emotions that most of us have experienced. But we do not often talk about them.  And to complicate matters...

Teleology vs. Deontology

WHAT IS TELEOLOGY?The word teleology is derived from the Greek word telos, which means the goal or the end, and logos, which mean science. Teleology is a results-oriented ethical theory which was first introduced by Jeremy Bentham, a British phi...

Depository vs. Repository: Do They Mean the Same?

In what ways are “Depository” and “Repository” similar?“Depository” is a noun, is Latin in origin, and is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “a place where something is placed, especially to keep it safe.”“Repository” is a n...

Subconscious vs. Unconscious: What is the Difference?

In this article:1. I will define these three levels of mind by comparing them to an iceberg.2. I will discuss what is occurring at each level of mind.3. I will show how they are different from one another. Picture that there are three levels to ...

Manga and Anime: Two Japanese Storytelling Media

Comparing Manga and AnimeManga is a hand-drawn story in comic book format, featuring compelling, detailed characters and complicated plots that will hold your attention for hours. Anime is a story in movie format, shorter than the manga comic bo...

Using Gender-Neutral Alternatives

Are you sexist or gender-biased? Of course not. In 1776, Thomas Jefferson coined the phrase “all men are created equal,” and his words have become a cornerstone of our shared value system. But Jefferson was not using the word “men” ...

3 Instinctive Grammar Rules

Most native English speakers are not English majors and have never studied grammar. Most of us do not know the underlying rules that govern the structures and usage of the English language. We speak correctly, even intelligently, and we don’t even ...