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How Verbal Irony Works: Examples and Practical Uses
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Verbal irony is a clever twist of language that keeps conversations interesting and adds humor by contrasting what is said with what is meant.
Knight
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Knights, in the Middle Ages, were warrior horsemen. A knight was called Sir, and was usually of a noble or a genteel family.
How Goodreads Works
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Goodreads is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about Goodreads at HowStuffWorks.
The Milk and Mucus Myth, Busted
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Is there a link between milk and mucus production? HowStuffWorks looks at the myth.
Which Classic Literary Heroine Are You?
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"You had the power all along, my dear." Glinda, the Good Witch, knew what was up and you should, too! Female characters in literature are inspiring, even if they don't always believe in themselves. Which one are you? Take this quiz to find out!
What Is a Group of Deer Called? More Names Than Simply 'Herd'
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If you’ve seen several deer grazing together in a field or darting across a forest path, you may have wondered: What is a group of deer called?
Wisdom Teeth Can Stay, Says Oral Surgery Organization
The wisdom on wisdom teeth has mostly been to take them out. Read about the newly revised stance for extracting wisdom teeth at HowStuffWorks Now.
What Is Personification? All About a Common Literary Device
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Let's be honest: You googled "what is personification" and landed on this page. Whether you're asking because of a homework prompt or out of bibliophilic curiosity, you've come to the right place.
Is your foot really the same length as your arm from wrist to elbow?
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Is your foot really the same length as your arm from wrist to elbow? Find out with a little help from Da Vinci at HowStuffWorks.
The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal
HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.