English Language
Non Sequitur
Non sequitur occurs in speech when someone says something completely random. It is a statement that is in no way associated to the previous subject.
Omit Needless Words
Needless words should be omitted. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences. Please practice economy of words.
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia are words that imitate the sound they are describing and represent. Just a few examples could be: zap, buzz, beep, whoosh, bang, thump, thud, etc.Oxymoron
An oxymoron is a self contradictory statement, where the second portion of the statement negates the first. Common examples include a tall short person.
Rout Vs. Route
Rout and Route are often mispronounced and are frequently mistaken for each other. Rout has several meanings while route means a road.Score (Number)
Score is an Old English word referring to a set of twenty. It originated from Old Norse, where its meaning referred to cutting a notch into a piece of wood.
Sentence Diagraming
Sentence diagraming is the analysis of a sentence. Some authorities feel that it has little value, but its graphic form has a pleasing logistical balance.Sesquicentennial
Sesquicentennial is a word used to describe the passage of 150 years. It is often used in reference to an anniversary of an institution or a historical event.
Specialty Vs. Speciality
The two words specialty and speciality actually mean the same thing: having a special quality. The only differences is that the later is the preferred British.