How to rite
joanlawson
Member Posts: 8,681
As a retired teacher, I feel it is my duty to ensure a high standard of written English on this forum.
Here are some tips on how to rite:
Like the virgin prairie for the explorer, metaphors are pregnant with possibility, but don't mix them.
It behooves the writer to avoid archaic expressions.
One should not shift from the third person to the second person when you write.
It is generally recommended that the use of the passive be minimized.
Write assertively, I think.
A sentence containing a parenthetical phrase (must be a complete sentence) without that phrase.
Avoid the use of vulgarisms that might piss off the reader.
Avoid rephrasing, which is, in other words, paraphrasing or rewording of a statement, sort of like repeating it.
I've told you a million times not to exaggerate.
Ambiguity is more or less undesirable.
Hyperbole is the worst mistake you can possibly make.
You will die horribly if you are overdramatic!
Don't verbify nouns.
I have travelled all over the world, known many important people, received many degrees, and have learned that it is in bad taste to use yourself as an expert example even though I am one.
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When choosing among two, make the best choice. Between three or more, pick the better one.
Avoid overuse of rhetorical questions. Know what I mean?
I could care less about expressions that mean the opposite of what they say.
Vary sentence length. Conformity is boring.
Be sure to use the correct word accept in certain cases.
Don't use no double negatives.
Avoid clichés like the plague.
Each pronoun should match their subject.
Never use a preposition to end a sentence with.
Try to not split infinitives.
Don't be repetitively redundant or repetitious.
Here endeth your lesson for today
Joan
Here are some tips on how to rite:
Like the virgin prairie for the explorer, metaphors are pregnant with possibility, but don't mix them.
It behooves the writer to avoid archaic expressions.
One should not shift from the third person to the second person when you write.
It is generally recommended that the use of the passive be minimized.
Write assertively, I think.
A sentence containing a parenthetical phrase (must be a complete sentence) without that phrase.
Avoid the use of vulgarisms that might piss off the reader.
Avoid rephrasing, which is, in other words, paraphrasing or rewording of a statement, sort of like repeating it.
I've told you a million times not to exaggerate.
Ambiguity is more or less undesirable.
Hyperbole is the worst mistake you can possibly make.
You will die horribly if you are overdramatic!
Don't verbify nouns.
I have travelled all over the world, known many important people, received many degrees, and have learned that it is in bad taste to use yourself as an expert example even though I am one.
djust the margins before print
opy of the completed docume
When choosing among two, make the best choice. Between three or more, pick the better one.
Avoid overuse of rhetorical questions. Know what I mean?
I could care less about expressions that mean the opposite of what they say.
Vary sentence length. Conformity is boring.
Be sure to use the correct word accept in certain cases.
Don't use no double negatives.
Avoid clichés like the plague.
Each pronoun should match their subject.
Never use a preposition to end a sentence with.
Try to not split infinitives.
Don't be repetitively redundant or repetitious.
Here endeth your lesson for today
Joan
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:shock: Mig0
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mig wrote::shock: Mig
Were you too afraid to write anything at all after reading that, Mig :?:
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Love it!
Numpty0 -
I do avoid clichés like the plague Joan
very very clever
Love
Toni xxx0 -
Thanks for that, Joan. One of your classics.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
excellent as ever my dear
XxMe-Tony
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP0 -
Very good.Christine0
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Did you ever teach at Eldon Street County Primary School, missus?0
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Kids write in text speak and don't know how to spell can we include it on your list please Joanne xJoanne0
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ya wat der girl r a yer cant rite lik dat girl
ColinWHEN GOD GIVES YOU LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE0 -
ichabod6 wrote:Did you ever teach at Eldon Street County Primary School, missus?
I bet you were that naughty boy on the back row, weren't you :?:0 -
Colin1 wrote:ya wat der girl r a yer cant rite lik dat girl
Colin
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Thank you for all your replies everyone0
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Dontcha meen fanks 4 all v yor riplys n stuff innit :?Me-Tony
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP0
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