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~~This category contains~~ FAQ entries addressing style concerns and strategies.

{{SHORTDESC:FAQ entries addressing style concerns and strategies.}}

{{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.

# [[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:Vague Language|What is “vague/weak” language and how do I avoid it?]]

# [[CompFAQ:Point of View|What is “point of view”?]]

# [[CompFAQ:Tone|What is “tone”?]]

# [[CompFAQ:It and This|What is wrong with “it” and “this”?]]

# [[CompFAQ:Passive and Active Voice|What is the difference between “passive” and “active” voice?]]

# [[CompFAQ:Word Choice|What is “word choice”?]]

# [[CompFAQ:Awkward Constructions|What is an “awkward sentence”?]]

# [[CompFAQ:Redundancy|What is “redundancy”? Is it the same as “repetition”?]]

# [[CompFAQ:Wordiness|What is “wordiness”?]]

# [[CompFAQ:Cliché|When is something “clichéd” or “trite”?]]

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-This category contains FAQ entries addressing style concerns and strategies.
+{{SHORTDESC:FAQ entries addressing style concerns and strategies.}}
+{{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:Detail|What is “interesting detail” and how do I use it?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Vague Language|What is “vague/weak” language and how do I avoid it?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Point of View|What is “point of view”?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Tone|What is “tone”?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:It and This|What is wrong with “it” and “this”?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Passive and Active Voice|What is the difference between “passive” and “active” voice?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Word Choice|What is “word choice”?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Awkward Constructions|What is an “awkward sentence”?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Redundancy|What is “redundancy”? Is it the same as “repetition”?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Wordiness|What is “wordiness”?]]
+# [[CompFAQ:Cliché|When is something “clichéd” or “trite”?]]
+{{div col end}}
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Style}}
 [[Category:CompFAQ]]