Tell me I am not alone in my utter love for The Princess Bride. One of the many aspects of this film that I so enjoy is the play on language. It’s filled with banter and even a few witty puns (that surprisingly don’t annoy me). Throughout the movie, the…
Previously here at the patch, I lamented the improper use of literally. (Although its misuse provides all sorts of comic relief for language folks like me.) In that post, I mentioned another language quirk that provides ongoing amusement. This is of the nonverbal variety—a simple gesture. It’s the use of…
Way too often I misunderstand what other people are saying. I would wonder if my hearing was failing, but I’ve always been this way. Although I have no evidence to support it, I think it’s my creative brain’s way of filling in portions of conversations that I missed. (Wishful thinking,…
Here’s another grammar quiz I have recently been made aware of. I gave it a few tries; it can be rather addictive! The great thing is that it grades your quiz and provides explanations for each correct answer so that you can learn from your mistakes. Go on, give it…
Here’s a superhero for all word nerds! PBS has announced a new cartoon series called WordGirl. WordGirl is a superhero with a superior vocabulary. Each episode introduces a word and uses that word multiple times within various contexts so that its meaning and pronunciation can be grasped. And in every…
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