Eloquence Elegant phrasing and the fitting word Elegant

Eloquence Elegant phrasing and the fitting word

Elegant Phrasing Tricks Put an important word at the end. “A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal. ” “Genius is born--not paid. ” -Oscar Wilde

Elegant Phrasing Tricks Put contrasts in parallel. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. ” “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. ” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Elegant Phrasing Tricks Extend the metaphor. “A man's face is his autobiography. A woman's face is her work of fiction. ” “Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. ” -Oscar Wilde

The Fitting Word There is no right word. There is only the fitting word, and sometimes there is the best word.

The Fitting Word The last word has more force, so choose a strong one. “A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal. ”

The Fitting Word The last word can also be the punchline. “Genius is born — not paid. ”

The Fitting Word Sometimes you need a particular kind of word. Medical: fatal Poetic: deathly Legal: lethal

The Fitting Word The most important things are to use the dictionary, and develop your ear.

The Fitting Word Never use a word you don't know. “The effulgence of the Christmas tree was impressive. ” “What are you trying to infer? ”

The Fitting Word And, once again, don't trust your spell-check. “This is defiantly more work than I've done before. ” “Waves of humidity rose around us, and heat that would make a dessert seam pleasant. ”