Revising – Enhancing Word Choice

Question 1

revising

Answer 1

• making improvements to your essay after drafting it

- adding/removing details, word choice, organization, sentence fluency

Question 2

What is word choice?

Answer 2

• choosing the best word for the job
• no right or wrong - just better
• should fit your purpose and writing style

Question 3

What should we try to include?

Answer 3

• specific nouns
• vivid verbs
• lively adjectives
• interesting adverbs
• figurative language (when appropriate)

Question 4

How do you do it?

Answer 4

• write, write, write, and re-write
• read, read, read, and re-read
• use a thesaurus (but don’t solely rely on it)
• think of synonyms
• ask someone for help