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Definition Of “Literary Antagonist” An antagonist is an individual or group of individuals who oppose a central protagonist (or the main character). In its Greek origin, “antagonist” can be traced back to words that mean “rival” or “opponent.” In literature, antagonists are usually needed to add drama and action and… continue reading

In common writing, you may find that people make many contradictions with themselves. From politicians to playwrights, most people can’t stick to one stance. With this, however, are there any literary devices that writers can use to harness this power of contradiction? There are! Oxymorons… continue reading

What Are Adjective Phrases? Adjective phrases are so common that you probably have used them today without even knowing it! Compared to regular adjectives (that describe nouns), adjective phrases are instead used to describe other adjectives. This works to create extra vivid images and create… continue reading

Is Bestest A Word? Bestest is an informal word that acts as an extra superlative form of best. It can be understood to mean something like the very best, or the best of the best. Although many people claim it is a word, it is often best to avoid its use… continue reading

Have you ever seen a letter signed with PS? Or perhaps you’ve heard of a song or movie with PS in the title. What does PS mean, and what is its proper use? What Does PS mean? PS is an abbreviation for postscript. Postscript comes… continue reading