Pensword International Academy

02/03/2025

"Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write One" by Francine Prose is a thought-provoking book that explores the art of reading and writing. Here are top 8 ideas from the book.

1. Close reading: Prose emphasizes the importance of close reading, which involves carefully analyzing and paying attention to every detail in a text.

2. The importance of rereading: Prose argues that rereading is essential to truly understand and appreciate a text.

3. Writing as a process: Prose discusses the writing process, highlighting the importance of revision, editing, and perseverance.

4. The role of observation: Prose stresses the importance of observation in writing, encouraging writers to pay attention to details and to develop their observational skills.

5. The power of language: Prose explores the power of language, discussing how writers use language to create tone, atmosphere, and meaning.

6. The importance of narrative voice: Prose examines the role of narrative voice in shaping the reader's experience and perception of the story.

7. Creating believable characters: Prose offers insights into creating believable characters, highlighting the importance of nuance, complexity, and subtlety.

8. The art of dialogue: Prose discusses the art of writing effective dialogue, emphasizing the importance of listening to the way people speak.

Overall, "Reading Like a Writer" is a valuable resource for writers, readers, and anyone interested in the art of writing. Prose's insights and analysis offer practical advice and inspiration for those looking to improve their writing skills.

©SammyAnts

25/02/2025

I still remember my JSS2 days when I first fell in love with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's work. I was only 10 years old then, but I was a young book lover. Reading 'Purple Hibiscus' was a turning point for me. Since then, I've devoured many of her books, including 'Half of a Yellow Sun', 'Americanah', 'The Thing Around Your Neck', and 'We Should All Be Feminists'. I've also followed her podcasts, speeches, and articles. I'd say I've read at least 70% of her works. Now, I'm eagerly waiting for this baby--DREAM COUNT!

Congratulations, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
You motivate me!🥰

11/02/2025

05/02/2025

EAT IN YOUR DREAM

How would you interpret a dream where my late grandma, who died as a missionary, appears in a dream and gives me a handkerchief?

I bet you'd call it demonic or something insidious. But if I told you that Kenneth Hagin or Elijah appeared to me and hugged me, wouldn't you consider it an angelic encounter?

Imagine if Elijah told his pastor that a raven fed him.

Think of how ridiculous Peter's bishop would think he was if he said he ate pork meat in a dream.

Religion is the o***m of many believers – a cancer that has eaten deep into the fibers of their bones.

If you eat in a dream, you're possessed, and you need deliverance.

If you fly in a dream, that's a sign of stagnation; fast for 21 days! If you do this or that, it means this or that.

There are even books with creepy titles like "Dreams and Their Interpretations" and "100 Dreams, Interpretations, and Prayer Points."

I've heard testimonies of people who, in their sleep, were operated on by a man clothed in snow-white, and miraculously, their infirmities vanished.

Also, I've seen cases where the condition worsened.

The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all interpretation for dreams – not in the Bible, not in heaven, and not even in the underworld.

Such beliefs are largely stereotypical and superstitious.

A dream can mean different things to different people; it depends on the source of the dream and your ability to discern accurately.

What about interpreting flying in a dream as progress and being a high-flyer?

What if eating in a dream is actually a communion for strength and spiritual rejuvenation?

After all, in scriptures, food served to people in dreams and open visions often signified good omens.

Recalibrate your mind; balance your perspectives! Joseph's brothers and father interpreted his dream according to their stereotypes.

They gave credence to his dream from their singular perspective, and guess what? Their interpretation became reality!

What if their narrative of his dream was given a different meaning?

Hope you know that their interpretation influenced their hatred and made them agents of fulfilling the dream.

It means your interpretation of a dream can determine your outcome!

Joseph's dream could mean a million things, but due to a singular perspective and lack of discernment, they became victims.

Be careful what meaning you attach to a dream!

Most importantly, have discernment; it'll help you trace the source, purpose, and implication of your dreams.

I should also add: malaria can be a source of dreams; infatuation can make you have s*x in your dreams, and you don't need deliverance for this.

It's all about your mind and perspective!

So, eat in your dream if you can, fly if you can, swim if you wish... but don't let a masquerade chase you! You might fall and break your teeth.

I'm SammyAnts, I'm pregnant.🤰🤍😊

©SammyAnts

09/12/2024

50 life lessons:

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Your deliverance from procrastination:

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How to finish what you start:

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How To Train Your Brain:

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Short Habits That Have A Massive Return:

07/08/2024

Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia/ Wikimedia Foundation.

More than 500 million people visit Wikipedia every month. It's one of the world's most visited website behind Google, Yahoo, etc.

With such a huge number of visitors, this guy should be one of world's billionaires.
But he isn't.

Wikipedia is free and it's not monetized in any way.

While he isn't known as one of world's internet billionaires, Jimmy is known and respected as the guy who made getting information free for everyone.

But Jimmy isn't the only one making Wikipedia free for all of us.

Wikipedia has over 6 million articles on almost any topic.

The articles are written and edited by a community of more than 80,000 people who write and edit all the articles for free.

© Oluwanishola Akeju

04/08/2024

God is good!

21/07/2024

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UK, ENGLAND, GREAT BRITAIN.

Some people and indeed all over the world, including well traveled, often confuse England, the United Kingdom, and Great Britain.

England is a country just like Ghana and its capital is London just like Accra is the capital of Ghana.

Great Britain is a collection of 3 countries which came together as one country and has its capital as London. Those 3 countries are:

1. England,
2. Scotland
3. Wales.

When you include Northern Ireland in these 3 countries, they become the United Kingdom (Union of Four Nations)

1. England,
2. Scotland,
3. Wales, and
4. Northern Ireland.

That is why it is referred to as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Collectively, the four are taken as one country. And when this is the case, London is its capital.

Note however that these four individual nations all have their respective capitals.

Accordingly, the capital of

Scotland is Edinburgh,
Wales is Cardiff;
Northern Ireland is Belfast.
England is London.

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If you learn something here, appreciate by 👍







© LAnonymous

20/07/2024

"Put to birth" or "Put to bed"?

Each of the words can be used depending on the context of the situation.

“Put to bed” is used when someone has been put to bed to sleep, or because they are ill, or an expression used to end something such as an argument.

"Put to birth” is a term used for a woman labouring about to give birth.

Most times, the suitable word used to replace "put to birth" is "give birth", "deliver of a baby", or "have a baby."

Examples

His wife is labouring to give birth (give birth).

The baby was given her medication before she was put to bed.

Differentiate the two words with examples in the comment section.

19/07/2024

The brain is the most complex object in the universe.

In "The Brain: The Story of You", renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman embarks on a fascinating journey to explore the mysterious heart of our existence.

Eagleman's book delves into the most intriguing questions about human existence, including the nature of reality, the concept of "you", decision-making processes, the importance of human connection, and the impact of technology on humanity. He explores the intricate workings of the brain, drawing on examples from extreme sports, criminal justice, facial expressions, genocide, brain surgery, gut feelings, robotics, and the quest for immortality.

Join Eagleman on a captivating adventure into the inner cosmos of the brain, where billions of cells and trillions of connections come together to form the remarkable entity that is "you".

"The Brain: The Story of You" is a thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone curious about the intricacies of the human brain and its role in shaping our reality. With his engaging writing style and expertise in neuroscience, Eagleman offers a compelling narrative that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the complex and mysterious world within your skull.

©Gift Nwankwo