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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
The three degrees of comparison in English grammar are Positive, Comparative, and Superlative. Details of these types of degrees of comparison are given below:
- Positive Degree of Comparison: In simple words, the positive degree of comparison describes a single thing or person. Its structure is subject + verb + positive adjective
- Comparative Degree of Comparison: As the name suggests, this degree of comparison compares two people, things or groups. Its structure is subject + verb + comparative adjective + than + object
- Superlative Degree of Comparison: The Superlative Degree of Comparison compares three or more things, peopl
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students can go for the following books to study personification:
Book | Author | Details |
Understanding Personification (Figuratively Speaking) | Robin Johnson | This book delves into the concept of personification as a figurative language device. |
The Poetics of Personification | James J. Paxson | This book provides a more academic analysis of personification and its use in literature.
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Personification: No Stage for Those In-Between | Tiffany Godschild | This book explores the use of personification in a specific context, likely related to the literary device itself. |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students should keep in mind following pointers to avoid mistakes while using Personification in English sentences:
· Too much use of personification can defeat the purpose and weaken the main narrative.
· Personification is not for all types of writing, such as formal essays or professional/technical writing. It doesn't fit the writing style.
· Personification is figurative and should not be used to convey literal meaning.
· Always cross check and proofreading to ensure there are no inconsiste
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Reverse Personification flips the concept of Personification that assigns animal, inanimate, or other non-human traits to human beings. Reverse personification can be used to explore themes, critique societal norms, or create thought-provoking narratives. For example:
· She is as tall as a tree.
· He has a heart of stone.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Personification is always figurative it's not intended to be taken literally. Personification uses human qualities or behaviors that would be appropriate for the object or concept being personified. Personification in language should enhancing imagery, making a concept more relatable, or creating a specific mood.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Personification, is an important literary tool in English language that gives human characteristics to nonhuman things or inanimate objects. The nonhuman things can be animals, objects, or even a concept. The human characteristics given to these things can be emotion, behavior, or actions that bring nonhuman things to life. For example, 'The light danced on the surface of water'. Here the light (non-human) is being said to be dancing, a characteristic of human.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing but functions as a noun in a sentence. Although a gerund looks like a verb, it acts as a subject, object, or complement.
Example:
- Joey is taking acting classes.
- Monica is working as a chef at a restaurant.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
To identify gerund in a sentence, look for the word ending with '-ing', which is acting as a noun (not a verb or adjective).
Example:
- Painting is fun.
- I am trying to learn German language.
- She is practicing for tomorrow's cricket match.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Yes, a gerund phrase (gerund + modifiers/objects) can act as the subject of a sentence.
Example:
- Eating too must sugar is unhealthy.
- Running every morning keeps me healthy.
- Learning new languages opens up many opportunities.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
If a gerund comes at the beginning of a sentence answers the questions "What or Who is performing the action?", it is considered as a subject.
Example:
Reading helps you learn. (Here, 'Reading' is the subject.)
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