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{{Dc|S}}{{start|tyle}} refers to the way a writer uses language}} to convey his or her ideas and express his or her personality. Style encompasses the writer’s choice of words, sentence structure, tone, and even punctuation. A writer’s style can be formal, informal, persuasive, narrative, descriptive, or any combination of these. It is what makes a writer’s work unique and identifiable. Good style is clear, concise, and appropriate for the audience and purpose of the writing. | {{Dc|S}}{{start|tyle}} refers to the way a writer uses language}} to convey his or her ideas and express his or her personality. Style encompasses the writer’s choice of words, sentence structure, tone, and even punctuation. A writer’s style can be formal, informal, persuasive, narrative, descriptive, or any combination of these. It is what makes a writer’s work unique and identifiable. Good style is clear, concise, and appropriate for the audience and purpose of the writing. | ||
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# [[CompFAQ:Stylistic Strategies|What is “style” and how can I make it more effective?]] | # [[CompFAQ:Stylistic Strategies|What is “style” and how can I make it more effective?]] | ||
# [[CompFAQ:Detail|What is “interesting detail” and how do I use it?]] | # [[CompFAQ:Detail|What is “interesting detail” and how do I use it?]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:20, 12 November 2025
Style refers to the way a writer uses language}} to convey his or her ideas and express his or her personality. Style encompasses the writer’s choice of words, sentence structure, tone, and even punctuation. A writer’s style can be formal, informal, persuasive, narrative, descriptive, or any combination of these. It is what makes a writer’s work unique and identifiable. Good style is clear, concise, and appropriate for the audience and purpose of the writing.
- What is “style” and how can I make it more effective?
- What is “interesting detail” and how do I use it?
- What is “vague/weak” language and how do I avoid it?
- What is “point of view”?
- What is “tone”?
- What is wrong with “it” and “this”?
- What is the difference between “passive” and “active” voice?
- What is “word choice”?
- What is an “awkward sentence”?
- What is “redundancy”? Is it the same as “repetition”?
- What is “wordiness”?
- When is something “clichéd” or “trite”?
Pages in category "Style (FAQ)"
The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.