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Word Choice. By: Amanda Boe’, Cathrine Sirgo , Karrie Fabacher. Definition of Word Choice. The use of rich, colorful, precise, language, that moves and enlightens the reader.
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Word Choice By: Amanda Boe’, CathrineSirgo, Karrie Fabacher
Definition of Word Choice • The use of rich, colorful, precise, language, that moves and enlightens the reader. • With good word choice you can create a mental picture for your reader if you use words that are specific and accurate.
Word Choice • You should use strong action verbs when ever possible to show the reader what is happening rather than tell the reader. • Striking words and phrases usually catch the readers eye.
Changing Sentences • Revise Sentences ex. The room did not smell good. The science lab reeked of something hideous and rotten. • The man went down the street. • The teacher said something to the four boys. • The dog barked at something.
Describing with Word Choice • You can also describe words to help you think of good words for an assignment. • ex. waterfall: clear misty splashing flowing • Thunder storm • A cattle stampede
How to use word choice that catches the readers eye • You want your reader to be able to create a mental picture but you have to create images with words not pictures.
Descriptors for Word Choice • Use Language that is Natural and not Overdone. • if you over do it your reader will get confused. • Use Slang and Clinches Very Rarely • you should them altogether if possible • Avoid Repetition • don’t use the same word over and over use the thesaurus to find other ways to say it
Use Words Correctly • if you are not sure about a word look it up in the dictionary and the thesaurus • Just because words are synonyms does not mean they are interchangeable • Be Concise • us every descriptive words you will get the meaning across and use fewer words. The fewer words the more likely to keep the readers attention • Use Powerful Action Verbs • write sentences that have subjects doing something avoid linking verbs use verbs that create specific images in your readers mind
Use specific not General Nouns • be descriptive with your nouns instead of saying the woman state her name. • Use Adjectives as Descriptive as Possible • big, huge, and gigantic mean the same thing but gigantic is the best choice when describing a Tyrannosaurs Rex • Avoid boring and overused words ex. stuff very totally a lot little big
Show Rather Than Tell • replace linking verbs with action verbs to “show” rather than “tell” your reader what you mean. • What are the linking verbs?
Word Choice • Word choice can be the difference between writing that is alive and writing that is dead on the page. Words that speak to the senses build images. Words that describe sounds, smells, and tastes awake memories. Where will we find those few well-chosen words to dazzle the minds eye.
