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Knowing the proper terms is essential to writing, reading, analyzing, or discussing poetry effectively. Here are the definitions of some the most common poetry terms.

Try these lesson plans based on the picture book Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley for elementary activities that teach circular plot structure and figures of speech.

Metonymy and synecdoche are often under-utilized tools in a writer or reader's arsenal - allowing for greater conveyance and understanding of symbolism, imagery, theme.

Understanding similes, metaphors and common sayings can help students develop their creative writing skills.

People with Asperger's Syndrome are often highly intelligent but struggle with communication and social interaction.

Who says that memorizing literary definitions has to be boring? Children can use kinesthetic skills and sense of fun to understand and remember literary terms!

Bell work in an English class is an opportunity to teach lessons on just about any concept. Figurative language is one of those concepts and can be used as needed.

Children with Asperger's Syndrome often struggle to fit in at school and other social settings. While there is no cure for their condition, they can be trained to cope.

Offerings from Christopher Fowler, Tony Lee, Mike O'Driscoll, British Fantasy Award winner Paul Meloy, Pete Tennant's fiction debut, Malanie Fazi, Simon Avery and others

Tips on how to use description as a tool to add depth and texture to a piece of creative writing.

In the famous Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the seventh day brings seven swans a-swimming. What's so special about swans?

When certain parts of the brain are damaged, due to insults such as a stroke, the ability to use and/or process language can be diminished or even lost.

A classroom exercise to teach close reading skills can help in SAT scores, college writing classes, critical thinking, and all aspects of higher learning.

Approaching poetry from the perspective of how to write well can often be better accomplished by knowing what makes a poem truly horrible in the first place.

While gifted children enjoy reading, going through the practice of breaking down stories for discussions can be a chore. Here is a creative way to address that issue.

Actress, Marguerite Wheatley, speaks about working with Oscar winners, Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman on the set of Invictus in a candid interview with Suite101.

The study of poetry improves critical thinking, ecological and community awareness and connection, and provides people with spiritual resources to live their lives.

Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman steps into the director's chair for the first time with Synecdoche for an ambitious, sometimes maddening, and undeniably unforgettable film

The Thanksgiving Visitor picture book is an exquisite venue for parents and children to explore themes of compassion, bullying and the true meaning of friendship.

Creating believeable worlds is something every writer aspires to. But how best to do it?

Learning to write in a foreign language is not easy. With practice and guidance though, it is possible to improve your writing skills as a base for written communication.