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As Hacker States in her book, word choice can also have great effects on a paper's tone. Here are a few pointers a writer should keep in mind | As Hacker States in her book, word choice can also have great effects on a paper's tone. Here are a few pointers a writer should keep in mind (W3 pp 128): | ||
* A writer should use verbs that have subjects that receive action to give a better picture to the reader. | * A writer should use verbs that have subjects that receive action to give a better picture to the reader. | ||
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In the first sentence, there was little imagination and the definition of "water" was simply stated. Sometimes the denotative meaning can give the writer merit and a firm base for their opinion. | In the first sentence, there was little imagination and the definition of "water" was simply stated. Sometimes the denotative meaning can give the writer merit and a firm base for their opinion. | ||
With the second sentence, there is a visual | With the second sentence, there is a visual painted of water that makes the reader feel what the writer is trying to express. | ||