With the constant drift of meaning in language, it's important to look at some of the really powerful words that are frequently misused--and get them right.

Jun 15, 2007 - Steven Dowdle

William Shakespeare loved wordplay, and the English language has rarely enjoyed a larger playground than that of the dramatic masterpiece Hamlet.

Oct 24, 2009 - P. Ryan Anthony

"But words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think." ~ Lord Byron

Sep 1, 2011 - Christine Jarvis

This article discusses the power of political language in the mass media to shape the perceptions and memory of an entire civilization.

Jun 23, 2011 - Scott Potter

Known as "Rosa's Law," the law removes the term "mental retardation," replacing it with more accepting language, "intellectual disability."

Mar 28, 2011 - Jill Lombardo

Words can make or break a person. If we hear negative things, it has a direct impact upon us. Through choosing positive words, we can change our lives.

Jan 19, 2011 - Samantha Bayliss

This article is about the importance of rules and boundaries in bringing up healthy, happy children.

Jan 18, 2011 - Sheron Anderson

Writers live for the English language. They are enchanted by words and what the letters of the alphabet can create.

Dec 5, 2010 - Emma Hogan

Your creative writing ambitions needn't be thwarted just because you can't find a publisher for your novel. Here's a possibly more gratifying alternative.

Aug 27, 2010 - Gurmeet Mattu

Words are made up in English on a regular basis, with some of our most well-known words and phrases originating from Shakespeare, so why don't we do it now?

May 27, 2010 - Jordan King-Lacroix

Speaking truth and humor, Fifty Words is a hair-raising roller-coaster ride to the heart of modern marriage.

Jul 23, 2009 - Frances Ponick

What is spoken word? Where does it come from? How is it everywhere and around us? This article will focus on these questions and more.

Apr 5, 2009 - My Nguyen

The Word of Wisdom came about because the wife of Joseph Smith complained about having to clean up after the early church leadership

Sep 7, 2007 - Shawn Landis

The article gives a few general guidelines regarding when to use numerals and when to spell them out as words.

May 23, 2007 - Karen Reiser

One brother collects stamps. The other brother, coins. Neither wants to share their collection with Max. So what does Max do?

Feb 27, 2007 - Elizabeth Yetter

Spice up your child's vocabulary by using your very own be a word explorer word pointer, and help make learning new words a wonderful everyday adventure.

Mar 2, 2011 - Michael Quadro

This 50-minute, grade-level-adaptable lesson plan introduces the 6+1 Trait Word Choice through modeling.

Jan 23, 2011 - Lisa Hughes

Meanings of American versus British words are sometimes, but not always, self-evident. Misunderstandings can be amusing, but can also cause problems.

Jan 10, 2011 - Janet Cameron

Differences in expressing ourselves can depend on culture and environment and on certain character traits that evolve as part of our national heritage.

Jan 10, 2011 - Janet Cameron