University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Figures of Thought: Conceit
A definition of the term "conceit" as it applies to figures of speech. It further breaks it down into definitions of Petrarchan conceit and metaphysical conceit.
Other
Bedford/st. Martin's: Lit Gloss
An encyclopedia of literary terms is included on this site. Students can choose different letters of the alphabet to search for literary terms.
TES Global
Blendspace: Synonyms and Antonyms and a Little Thesaurus
This learning module provides assorted learning materials on synonyms and antonyms. It includes links to reference sheets and videos. Some worksheet and test links were not loading.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Connotation: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces connotation and provides examples. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Connotation."
Study Ladder
Studyladder: Shades of Meaning
Interactive activity to help students differentiate shades of meaning among groups of words.
TES Global
Blendspace: Connotation/denotation
Work through links to activities, assessments, websites, and videos to learn about connotation and denotation.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: What Are Homophones?
This page explains homophones (words that sound alike, but have different spellings and meanings) and provides the most common examples.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Idioms and Their Meanings
An explanation and examples of idioms and their geographic ties.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Anecdote/definition
A good extensive definition of "anecdote" and the origin of the word.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Epigram/epigraph/ Epitaph/epithet
This site gives a definition of the word "epigram." It also includes a few examples of epigrams.
Other
Wastholm Media: Aphorisms Galore
This site from Wastholm Media gives numerous examples of aphorisms. They are Organized by theme and author.
Education Development Center
Tv411: Finding New Ways to Say Something
Use the activities on this site to review an understanding of synonyms and practice alphabetizing.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Assonance
This resource provides a detailed explanation of the term "assonance." Several examples provided as well as links to related sites.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Denotation and Connotation (English I Reading)
Distinguish between the denotative (dictionary) meaning of a word and its connotative (emotions or associations that are implied rather than literal) meaning. L.9-10.5b nuances
Other
Poets' Graves: Glossary of Poetic Terms
A quite extensive glossary of poetic terms, using examples primarily from British poetry. Terms range from "abecedarian poem" to "zeugma" and very little is left out in between.
Other
Thesaurus.com: Homepage
To use the thesaurus at Thesaurus.com, simply type a word in the gold search box at the top of the page and click the 'Search' button. A list of synonyms and antonyms will be returned.
Other
Oxford Dictionaries: Do You Know Your Ibles From Your Ables?
Rules and examples for words ending in the suffixes -able and -ible.
Other
Oxymorons
Fifty-one oxymorons and a writing sample using the literary device throughout. Interesting and funny resource for learning oxymorons. Shows examples of oxymorons we use in everyday speech.
Grammar Tips
Who, That, Which
Need a quick reference for when to use who, that or which? This article offers a concise explanation.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Anagram
This is a glossary entry for the term "Anagram" including a definition and an example.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Connotation
This is a glossary entry for the term "Connotation" including the definition and an example.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): "Internal Rhyme"
This is a glossary entry for the term "Internal Rhyme" including the definition and an example.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Negative Capability
This is a glossary entry for the term "Negative Capability" including the definition and a link to an example.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Stanza
This is a glossary entry for "Stanza" including the definition of the term.