PORT TOWNSEND — Wooden jigsaw puzzle company Artifact Puzzles has produced about 600 designs, including an always-expanding Christmas selection. “Sleigh Stop” is an artistic take on the idea that the ...

In this video, I transform your hilarious suggestions into Fortnite-themed comedy skits, explaining everyday concepts like making a baby, having a friend, and roasting someone. Additionally, I explore ...

A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit. With all the sturm und drang this week about the Oscars moving from ABC to YouTube in 2029, our attention-starved president ...

In everyday conversation, it's critical to understand not just the words that are spoken, but the context in which they are said. If it's pouring rain and someone remarks on the "lovely weather," you ...

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares one thing to another without using “like” or “as.” This guide explains the definition, workings, and impact of metaphors in literature and daily life.

Source: Francesco Bini/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 The most famous of all allegories is the Allegory of the Cave, in which Plato compares unphilosophical people to prisoners who, having spent their ...

In the world of professional communication, effective use of figurative language can make your emails, presentations, and conversations more engaging and memorable. But how do you incorporate ...

Eduardo Ariedo is a video game journalist known among friends for leading Bohemians, an Irish football club, to a Champions League title in Football Manager—just mention the game, and his eyes light ...