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Rhymes add a musical component to poems and make them easier to remember. They can also enhance the meaning. Internal Rhymes: Types Poetry can have end rhymes or internal rhymes. There are three types of internal rhymes: Two or more rhyming words occur within the same line Two or more rhyming words will appear in the middle of […]

An interjection is a part of speech that shows the emotion or feeling of the author. These words or phrases can stand alone or be placed before or after a sentence. Many times an interjection is followed by a punctuation mark, often an exclamation point. Interjections: Showing the Author’s Emotion Here are some examples of interjections and their definitions: […]

Interim relief is when the court grants some short-term help until a decision is made. This relief is given because quite some time can pass between when a law suit is filed and when the case is actually heard and decided. The help can be in the form of an asset like money to pay a […]

Integrity means following your moral or ethical convictions and doing the right thing in all circumstances, even if no one is watching you. Having integrity means you are true to yourself and would do nothing that demeans or dishonors you. How to Have Everyday Integrity Keep your promises even if it takes extra effort. Go back […]

Insight is being able to see or understand something clearly. It often includes having an understanding of a cause and effect relationship, namely if you do “A” then “B” will happen. Insight is sometimes called an epiphany, an “aha” moment or a “eureka’ feeling when a solution to a problem presents itself suddenly. Buddhists use meditation to […]

Insider trading can mean that a person buys or sells stock based on information that is not available to the public. The person may be a corporate officer, director employee or someone who has received the non-public information. Insider trading can be legal if the trading occurs on the basis of  information which is available to […]

The purpose of an informative essay, sometimes called an expository essay, is to educate on a certain topic. It is not for giving an opinion or convincing someone to do something or change his beliefs. In addition to being informative, it needs to be interesting. Structure of an Informative Essay The basic structure of an informative […]

An infinitive verb is the word ‘to’ followed by a verb. Examples of Common Infinitive Verbs To be To dream To have To hold To look To read To right To sleep To throw To want Infinitive Verbs Acting as Nouns We decided not to go out. To learn is very important. I want to swim in the pool. To cruise in a […]

The term “inference” refers to the process of using observation and background knowledge as well as other known premises to determine a conclusion that makes sense. Inference: Deriving Conclusions from Indications Some examples of inference are: Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. […]

Inertia was best explained by Sir Isaac Newton in his first law of motion. Basically, the law of motion is that an object at rest stays at rest and an object continues in motion until an external force acts on it. Taking a Look at Inertia Examples One’s body movement to the side when a car makes a […]