Often in writing, writers must emphasize their ideas to impart critical information to their reader. There are certain ways of accomplishing this feat. In fact, there are certain words that can help us accomplish more nuanced and incisive grammar. These words are known as intensive pronouns.
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The Power of Anacoluthon in Writing and Speech
Often, how we speak differs from how we write. Sometimes, we do not even realize it is happening. For instance, humans use asides and segues to shift between ideas. Anacoluthon in writing is just that. It can be an abrupt change, or a shift to a different idea. Writers use this in dialogue and argumentation to move between ideas to shift or obfuscate meaning.
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Explaining Concrete and Abstract Nouns
We must understand the fundamentals of English grammar if we want to craft excellent sentences. We also have to know what things in life (and language) are perceptible and which things are more like ideas that can be interpreted by an individual. This is the difference between a concrete and an abstract noun.
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How to Correct Verb Shifts and Save Your Writing
When writers correct verb shifts, it can be a difficult grammar skill to master. Essentially, verb tense asks writers to be aware of their sentences in complex ways, from the mundane story to the action scene. Likewise, you have to ask yourself a few questions: Are you writing in the present tense or past tense? And if you are unsure, how can you be sure?
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Crafting Atmosphere in Writing for Better Stories
Atmosphere is an essential part of reading and writing, because it is a catalyst for all of the feelings that a reader will experience throughout a book or story. There are not many books that are devoid of atmosphere, and if there are–they are probably experimental in nature. However, atmosphere is hard to avoid as it can be a subconscious effort from a writer who is scribing specific experiences from their life or the fictitious lives of their characters. In this post, we are going to discuss the idea of establishing “atmosphere” in stories.
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Improving Syntax and Sentence Structure in Writing
Writers must stop and wonder about their craft often. If they don’t, then evolving as a writer becomes impossible. One way to guarantee an evolving writing style is exploring the fundamentals of writing. By understanding what makes grammar work and function, writers obtain a larger command of language and set better routines. In this way, understanding syntax and sentence structure in writing is important for writers, so they know the best ways to formulate words and sentences.
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Creating Simple Sentences for Stronger Writing
As writers, we should know our craft, and, unfortunately, part of that is grammar. I say “unfortunately” because English grammar is really hard to understand sometimes. Yet, the more you know the better off you will be when it comes time to write. With that in mind, the best place to start is always at the beginning. Of course, we can skip the letters and sounds that we learn when we are children, but we need to start at a foundational point. This point is known as “the simple sentence,” which is also known as a subject and a predicate. Creating simple sentences in writing can help create stronger writing.
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Writing Compelling Fictional Characters Using Temptation and Vice
“Knowing was a temptation. What you don’t know won’t tempt you.“ Margaret Atwood. The Handmaid’s Tale
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“Knowing was a temptation. What you don’t know won’t tempt you.“ Margaret Atwood. The Handmaid’s Tale
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What to Avoid When Writing Fictional Characters
Writing a believable character is difficult, and as readers we want that believability to be right there on the page. There is nothing worse than wasting your time on writing boring characters. As writers, you should know that if you do not want to read boring characters then you should not want to write boring characters. There are in fact some strategies to employ as a writer, and there are a few things to avoid when writing fictional characters.
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Figurative Language Definitions and Examples
Figurative language has many terms under its umbrella. But, simply put, figurative language is often any expression that creates an image in our head. As such, figurative language has the ability to convey a lot information in simpler, more relatable terms. In this post, we are going to define figurative language so we can employ it in our own writing.
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