As I stood at the altar, my heart racing, I looked into the eyes of the person I was about to marry. In that moment, all the challenges we had faced to get to this point — the distance, the disapproval of others, the self-doubt — melted away. I knew that this was exactly whe...
Epistolary novel, a novel told through the medium of letters written by one or more of the characters. Originating with Samuel Richardson’s Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded (1740), the story of a servant girl’s victorious struggle against her master’s atte
Old English is worth studying due to the influence it had on the way we speak today. Without an understanding of the rich and complex history that led to the creation of contemporary English, lovers of language would be at a loss in regards to where certain sounds, letters, and entire wor...
essay, ananalytic, interpretative, or critical literarycompositionusually much shorter and less systematic and formal than a dissertation or thesis and usually dealing with its subject from a limited and often personal point of view. Some early treatises—such as those ofCiceroon the pleasantness of...
The word “epistolary” appeared in English around the 1740s to describe literary works composed of letters, which coincided with the surge in popularity of epistolary novels such as Samuel Richardson’s Pamela, published in 1740. Often considered one of the most influential epistolary novels, Pamel...
Cover letters cause a bit of argument in recruitment circles. There’s around a 50/50 split in opinion on whether not including one is a deal-breaker. That’s not just another dry statistic. Now, your student CV is perfect—you don’t want to ruin your chances with the half of employe...
Often found in diplomatic communications or formal letters. Example:“Our feline companion has gone to pursue interests in a different locale” (meaning: the cat ran away). Direct: This tone is straightforward and to-the-point. It's common in instruction manuals, news reporting, and business...
Written in the form of letters, an epistolary autobiography may consist of the author addressing themselves or others. This style adds an intimate and conversational tone to the narrative. Graphic Novel or Comic Memoir Autobiographical stories are presented in a graphic novel or comic format. Visual...
Copywritingoften takes the form of persuasive sales copy with a strong call to action (CTA) that solicits the audience to buy something. As consumers, we’re bombarded by a steady stream ofsocial mediaads, e-commerce web pages, content marketing, podcasts, sales letters, andemail campaignsthat...
She’s got her own classes to keep up with. Plus there’s department business and 100+ academic cover letters and adjunct professors' resumes to read. You need to get your message across fast or you’ll lose her. So—start strong. Grab her with a Yale-worthy academic achievement. These...