About Sara Fetahagic

Sara holds a BA in English and Linguistics from The University of Texas at Austin. A native Houstonian, she began writing for Piqosity in 2021.

6 Speeches to Teach Rhetorical Devices

People use rhetorical devices in speeches and in other forms of writing in order to create a particular effect on their audience. Understanding these devices and rhetorically analyzing a text allows you to see its true purpose; as such, rhetorical analysis is a necessary skill to develop in high school ELA courses.  One of [...]

By |2025-12-11T23:01:57-06:00December 11th, 2025|English|

Reducing Foreign Language Anxiety for Test Taking

If you are receiving classroom instruction in a language that is not your native tongue, you may sometimes experience foreign language anxiety. Forms of anxiety like this stem from feelings of uneasiness and self-doubt; unsurprisingly, it’s easy to fall into a state of anxiousness when you’re surrounded by a language you may not be [...]

Free Christmas Classroom Activities | ELA and Math

December is here, which means the holiday season is in full swing—bring some Yuletide cheer to your classroom with these Christmas classroom activities! An indisputable fact of this month is that your students are distracted by the festivities, especially as the winter break draws nearer and nearer, but no need to fret—we’re here to [...]

By |2025-12-05T20:14:57-06:00December 5th, 2025|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Your First ISEE Scores: Preparing for a Retake

So, you just got the ISEE scores from your first attempt back. Whether you’re pleased or disappointed in your performance, signing up for a second try will let you score even higher and earn admission to that competitive school you’re hoping for!  For any type of exam, studying with practice exams and retaking the [...]

By |2025-11-20T14:30:58-06:00November 20th, 2025|ISEE Test Prep|

Books to Increase Vocabulary for Each Grade Level

A wide personal vocabulary is essential to develop throughout one’s life, and it’s especially vital for grade students that have exams and college in their future. That’s why we’ve developed this collection of books to increase vocabulary, including one book aligned to each grade between 4th and 11th grade so that any student can [...]

By |2025-11-20T13:00:35-06:00November 20th, 2025|English, Learning Tips|

It’s Time to Talk About ACT Timing Tips

When you’re preparing to take a standardized test, understanding and practicing test-taking strategies is almost as important as studying the material you’ll be tested on. After all, you only have a limited amount of time to answer the 215 questions on the ACT—understanding the ACT's structure and learning how to manage your time can help [...]

By |2025-12-04T06:44:39-06:00November 14th, 2025|ACT Test Prep|

Tips on Nailing the College Interview

Selective colleges often want to learn about prospective students outside of the confines of their submitted applications—that’s where the college interview comes in. Each of your college applications is a testament to your prowess as a student. With everything from your test scores to the essays you’ve worked hard on, university admissions offices can [...]

By |2025-12-04T07:46:26-06:00November 14th, 2025|College Resources|

Private School Interview Questions: A Guide

Getting accepted to a prestigious private school isn’t just about having stellar grades; it’s about showing the admissions team that you are a good fit for the educational community they want to foster. That means facing down some (potentially tricky) private school interview questions, but don’t fear: Piqosity is here to help! In this [...]

By |2025-11-13T16:16:13-06:00November 13th, 2025|ISEE Test Prep|
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