Neil Said:

What figure of speech does this resemble best?

We Answered:

Irony is close, but you might want to consider using Orwell's term "Newspeak" (deliberately ambiguous and contradictory language use to mislead and manipulate the public) from the novel "1984" (friendly fire is a good example of Newspeak). I think the alliteration or assonance is not central to the figure of speech in these examples.

"Humanity erased its own erasure" doesn't make sense and is not a figure of speech.

Alfredo Said:

Is the internet taking over school?

We Answered:

in a few decades (or sooner) most school will be in-home. actually sending kids to school (except for occasional socialization classes) will be more of a daytime babysitter service.



cheers!

Charlotte Said:

What do you think of this college application essay? Tips are badly wanted?

We Answered:

You've got a typo in the second sentence, a grammatical error in the last paragraph, and an awkward sentence that begins with the word, "Reflecting." While I understand what you're saying, I think your essay is too generalized and maybe a little trite. The phrase "I delight in personal education advancement" is too stuffy and pompous. What subjects get your imagination going? Military history? Politics? Art? Religion? Baseball? Ayurvedic medicine? Perhaps if you included something more personal than your fondness for Newsweek, it would give the college application people a better sense of your personality and interests.

Jacob Said:

Of Mice & Men English essay?

We Answered:

I think it's between Of Mice and Men and Things That Happen. I think the "is" part is just describing the "Things that happen" title.

Good luck! :)