Tag: Best of Language
Swearing and Slang–Why Understanding Words Matters
Amanda Platz “It’s not what you say, it’s what people hear that matters.” Throughout his book Words that Work, Frank Luntz drills home this point. Understanding how people will interpret […]
We Live for Stories
Amanda Platz Stories are the things we live for. They enhance the ordinary drabness that our lives would otherwise become. They shape lives and change people for better or for […]
The Power of the Pen
Miranda Alexander C.S. Lewis once said: “You can make anything by writing”. This is a sentiment that has compelled countless authors to carry on and complete their stories for ages. […]
Milk, Cream, and the Oxford Comma
Dakota Smith The question “Should I put a comma before the word ‘and’ in my list?” is a common question among students. The comma referred to by these students is […]