WORD CHOICE

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WORD CHOICE!

• By Alexis B., Nicole F., Johnny P., Sarah N.

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Defining Word Choice

• Word choice is changing dull words, like run and
  pretty, to more vivid and descriptive words like
  sprint and lovely.
• Changing adjectives and verbs from dull to vivid
  is another example.
• Word choice is making your writing much clearer
  and more interesting to the readers.

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Information for You..

• Word Choice is making boring words into exciting
  words.
• It is also using language that fits the audience
  and the purpose.
• Using word choice means using lively verbs and
  words that paint pictures in the readers head.

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SYMB?L.
The trait of word choice is like firecrackers
because the words that you use need to explode
out of the page like fireworks.
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Sources

• Spandal, Vicki. Write Traits 6 trait Instruction
  and Assessment. Wilmington, MA Great Source, 2001