Parts of Speech and Literary Terms

A No-Nonsense Guide to the Fundamentals of English

Want to write better, faster—because you actually know what you're doing?

This guide covers the basics every writer should know but many skip: the core building blocks of English grammar and the literary terms that elevate your analysis.

Whether you're brushing up for class, writing an essay, or just tired of guessing what a clause actually is, this guide has you covered.

✍️ What’s Inside:

• The Essential Grammar Breakdown
  Learn what nouns, verbs, subjects, and objects really are—and why they matter.
  Includes explanations of clauses, modifiers, sentence roles, and more.

• How to Talk Like an English Major
  A curated list of literary terms (like metaphor, motif, and deus ex machina), with examples that show how to use them naturally in your writing.

🧠 Whom This Is For:

• Students writing essays for English class, AP Lit, or college

• Students looking to improve their Reading and Writing test score

• Anyone who's tired of guessing as to how sentences actually work

Use this guide to clean up your writing, boost your confidence, and sound like someone who gets it.