Most will use the computer as a metaphor for the human brain. But how close can a computer come to what we can do? This is an article that addresses that very question.

With the help of some economics metaphors, Habitat Network delves into the scary-sounding "ecological trap" and helps bring it to light.

As students become more aware of text complexity, an understanding of the formal properties of literature becomes more important. This is an excellent examination of the kinds of choices writers make that change the way readers receive...

Figurative language adds a splash of color to your otherwise boring writing. This article defines figurative language and provides examples of the different types.