This one shows the opening of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis. When you think about a sentence, you usually think about words — not lines. But sentence diagramming brings geometry into grammar.

The last individual had the opposite problem -- trouble with speaking but unaffected writing. The researchers showed the individuals pictures and asked them to describe the action.

Judith C. Hochman has long seen holes in writing instruction. “We’re very good at assigning writing,” she explains. “We’re not very good at teaching kids how to write.” In 2012, the ...

And sometimes, when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the ...

Effective writing is clear, accurate, and concise. When you are writing a paper, strive to write in a straightforward way. Construct sentences that reflect your ideas, choose appropriate verbs and ...