Posts Tagged ‘vocabulary’
Why Writers Should Use (Some) Big Words
You’ve heard the variations on the theme: Don’t choose a $20 word when a $0.10 one will do. Keep everything to a 4th-grade reading level. Concise and simple writing is better. Those mantras have some credibility — if you’re aiming for more universal reach, more “elevated” or “educated” language might block some doors instead of…
Read MoreA Smart Alternative to Using Word-of-the-Day Tools
Word-of-the-day options can be FANTASTIC. But if you want to make sure you learn new words YOUR audience uses and understands, here’s an alternative. Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unZ97Wht8vM The idea here isn’t that word-of-the-day options are bad. You’re talking to a person who used to read the dictionary as a kid. But I AM saying that every group…
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