linguistics

Diction and Writing: Latinate vs. Anglo Saxon
November 9, 2017

When you’re writing, you might not give much conscious thought to your word choice—but maybe you should. In linguistics, the fancy term for word choice is “diction,” and it can make a world of difference in your writing. If you […]

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Conlangs: How Creating Your Own Language Can Enrich Your Writing
June 1, 2017

Klingon, Dothraki, Na’vi, Sindarin. These are fictional but fully fleshed-out languages, also known as conlangs (constructed languages). There are many others as well, created for practical or artistic use. Conlanging is not just for fantasy writers or professional linguists; it […]

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Poetry and Linguistics: The Art of Breaking the Rules
March 21, 2017

In honor of National Poetry Day, we thought we’d take a look at the intersection of poetry and linguistics. Despite the common misconception, linguistics is more than just speaking a ton of foreign languages. Linguists study language itself—everything from how […]

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