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Poems can be found in these three main genres of poetry: lyric, narrative, and dramatic. There are so many different kinds of poems that it is very difficult to define the word. A poem is a composition which uses words that either sound a certain way or infer certain emotions, so that the meaning of the poem is […]

Pneumatics is a branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases. It works with the study of pressurized gas that produces mechanical motion, and the application of such gases to produce motion. Systems based on pneumatics are found in factories that deal with compressed air and inert gases. Energy produced by pneumatic systems […]

Pluralism refers to a society, system of government, or organization that has different groups that keep their identities while existing with other groups or a more dominant group. Rather than just one group, subgroup, or culture dictating how things go, pluralism recognizes a larger number of competing interest groups that share the power. Pluralism serves as […]

A noun is a part of speech that names a person, place, thing, action, feeling or ideal. Possessive nouns show ownership. Plural nouns show a quantity of more than one. Plural possessive nounsincorporate the concepts of ownership and “more than one.” Plural Nouns Ending with S To show possession with regular plural nouns that end with “s,” simply add an […]

Plagiarism is when you copy someone’s work and try to pass it off as your own. Plagiarism can be a violation of copyright laws and can be considered cheating, resulting in you getting a failing grade or even being kicked out of school. Students can plagiarize, but so can anyone who submits any type of writing. Plagiarism In […]

Physical weathering is a term used in science that refers to the geological process of rocks breaking apart without changing their chemical composition. Over time, movements of the Earth and environment can break apart rock formations, causing physical weathering. Physical weathering can also refer to other things in the environment breaking down, like soil and minerals. Pressure, warm […]

A physical property is any property of matter or energy that can be measured. It is an attribute of matter that can be observed or perceived. Common Physical Properties Absorption of electromagnetic – The way a photon’s energy is taken up by matter Absorption (physical) – Absorption between two forms of matter Albedo – Reflecting power of a surface […]

Physical characteristics can include a variety of things. Hairstyles and facial features play a big role, but aren’t the main ones. Physical characteristics are what you see with the naked eye. They encompass anything you can describe about a person or group of people, just on sight. Physical Characteristics: What You Notice First Physical characteristics are defining […]

Personification is when you give human qualities or abilities to an object or animal. It is a literary tool that adds interest and fun to a poem or story. When a writer brings a non-human object to life it can help us understand better what they’re trying to say. Common Personification Examples Lightning danced across the […]

Everyone knows what a person is, but do you know what personification is? Personification is a type of metaphor and a common literary tool. It is when you assign the qualities of a person to something that isn’t human or that isn’t even alive, like nature or emotions. There are many reasons for using personification. It can […]