11 Nov The hidden depths of ALLEGORY An allegory is a type of literary work in which the characters and events represent... Continue reading
11 Oct The irony of it Sometimes, what is said and what is meant can be worlds apart – Roopa Banerjee “I... Continue reading
12 Sep Feeling the impact of allusions But use it right or it could be your Waterloo – Roopa Banerjee ‘Ah, Krusty... Continue reading
14 Aug The near and far of juxtaposition This literary device of placing two contrasting concepts, characters, or ideas near or adjacent to... Continue reading
11 Jul Turning a phrase with an antimetabole The repeating of a phrase in reverse order is known as an antimetabole – Roopa... Continue reading
12 Jun Fun with words Read more What’s an anthropomorphism? Let Mickey Mouse explain Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics and qualities to animals and/or deities – Roopa Banerjee... Continue reading
09 May Fun with words Read more Neologism is about coining new words The words cold-blooded, blushing and amazement have something in common. English bard and playwright William... Continue reading
11 Apr Fun with words Read more The language of Mathematics Every mathematical number or symbol has a corresponding word or phrase. Mathematics has a language... Continue reading
12 Mar In the name of EPONYMS Eponym is a name/ noun formed after a person. It helps us remember important people... Continue reading
11 Feb Trademark Erosion – What’s in a name? When a trademarked brand name begins to be used as a common name and genericised... Continue reading