How to rite

joanlawson
joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
edited 23. Jun 2012, 18:47 in Community Chit-chat archive
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 :D
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Comments

  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :o :shock: :wink: Mig
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    mig wrote:
    :o :shock: :wink: Mig

    Were you too afraid to write anything at all after reading that, Mig :?: :lol:
    Thanks for the smilies anyway :D
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  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Love it!
    Numpty
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,336
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I do avoid clichés like the plague Joan :lol:

    very very clever

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :lol: Thanks for that, Joan. One of your classics.
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    excellent as ever my dear :D
    Xx
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  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Very good. :lol:
    Christine
  • ichabod6
    ichabod6 Member Posts: 843
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Did you ever teach at Eldon Street County Primary School, missus?
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Kids write in text speak and don't know how to spell can we include it on your list please Joanne x
    Joanne
  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ya wat der girl r a yer cant rite lik dat girl
    Colin
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 :?: :lol:
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Colin1 wrote:
    ya wat der girl r a yer cant rite lik dat girl
    Colin

    :lol::lol::lol:
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for all your replies everyone :D
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dontcha meen fanks 4 all v yor riplys n stuff innit :?
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