Author: Plato McKenzie

William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights of all time, created a world of complex and diverse characters. Among these, some of his most memorable and intriguing characters are his heroines. These women have graced the stages and pages of his works, charming audiences for centuries with their wit, intelligence, and courage. Heroines of Shakespeare … Continue reading Heroines of Shakespeare – A Celebration of Strength, Wit, and Courage

Neoclassicism in literature is a movement that emerged in the 18th century as a reaction to the excesses of the Baroque and Rococo styles. The following are 5 key aspects of Neoclassicism: 1. Neoclassicism is characterized by a return to classical forms and values, such as order, simplicity, and restraint. 2. Neoclassical writers emphasized reason, … Continue reading 5 Key Aspects of Neoclassicism

Who is I. A. Richards? I.A. Richards was an English literary critic and educator. He was the editor of "The British Critic," a literary journal which he edited from 1924 to 1929. Richards was one of the leading figures of the "New Criticism" movement, which emphasized close reading of texts and the use of literary … Continue reading 10 Key aspects of I.A. Richards’ Views on Literature, Language, and Criticism

Everyone laughs! But every laughter is not the same! Oh! So many varieties … The following are a few words that describe different types of laughter: Read the example sentence to clearly understand the difference among each one of them. 1. Laugh - Sounds that we make in amusement and joy - His jokes always … Continue reading Laughter! Ha-Ha-Ha! Hee-Hee-Hee! Hoo-Hoo-Hoo!

Alexander Pope, an 18th-century English poet, was known for his biting wit and satirical approach, which he used to criticize and ridicule his adversaries in his poems. He often employed the use of heroic couplets—two lines of rhymed iambic pentameter—to deliver his critiques. Some of the most famous examples can be found in his works … Continue reading Poetry as a Weapon: Alexander Pope’s Whip-like Couplets

A joke is a humorous expression or story that is meant to be entertaining and make people laugh. It often involves a play on words, unexpected punchlines, or situations that are comical, or ridiculous or absurd. People laugh at jokes because humour triggers positive emotions, such as joy, amusement, and happiness. Laughing at a joke … Continue reading What is a Joke? Why do people laugh at Jokes?

Oh yes, every one of us urinate, defecate, vomit, send gas up the stomach, send gas down the stomach, and have all that bodily functions going on, on a daily basis. It is so relieving to have them in private; but so often they take revenge on us when we are in public. How many … Continue reading Number One and Number Two: Use Euphemisms and Avoid Embarrassment

Now, let us look at the term 'theory'. we often say, 'literary theory', Modernism, Postmodernism, etc. before going into these theories, we should understand what the word, 'theory' means: A theory is a guess. It is a person's belief, or understanding about something. for example, I believe that Life is all for enjoyment. So, we … Continue reading What is Theory?

Interactive Fiction? Text-adventure Games? In a traditional story, the writer decides how the story moves, how the hero, or the heroine, or the villain act or react, or choose something to do. As readers, we simply read the story and follow it as it moves along. In Interactive Fiction, we the readers decide the direction … Continue reading 5 best places to read, no! play with Interactive Fiction (IF)

How often you become upset with someone so deeply that you wish to call them IDIOT at least ten times over? Well, here is a list of words you can use instead of idioting him/her repeatedly … Wait, before that, won’t you be interested in how the word ‘Idiot’ came into English? Well, here is … Continue reading 10 Different Words to Call Someone ‘AN IDIOT’