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Long sentences.. |
Long, drawn out sentences are not a measure of good writing. Long sentences that use unnecessary words idicate INEFFECTIVE WRITING. |
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Your goal as a writer is.. |
Be concise, regardless of the sentence length. Use only as many words as necessary to convey the message. Eliminate filler words and unnecessary repetition of ideas. (A short sentence can be wordy.) (A long sentence can be concise.) |
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Rewriting for effectiveness |
Sometimes a necessary idea is stated in a wordy manner. If you rewrite the idea in a shorter form it helps make it more effective. |
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Using Voice Effectively |
In writing, voice refers to the relationship between an action and the person doing the action. |
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In _________ voice, the ________ of the sentence _________ the action. |
Action Subject Performs Ex: Henry (subject) carried the dog. |
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In _________ voice, the _________ of the sentence _________ the action. |
Passive Subject Receives Ex: The dog (subject) was carried by Henry. |
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What is a good rule for effective writing? |
Use the active voice to keep your writing precise and animated. |
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Maintaining a Consistent Style |
Use language appropriate to the overall writing style. Formal situations call for proper and serious style, informal situations call for a lighter conversational style. |
