Style
STYLE
Style is the pattern of choices that help to distinguish one speech
from another
Clarity
Use:
concrete, simple words
Active voice
Limit:
technical terms (“jargon”)
Rhythm
Pay attention to:
pacing.
Try using:
Repetition (NOT redundant words) for emphasis
Antithesis (paring opposite ideas/phrases to suggest a choice)
Parallel wording
Imagery
Use:
vivid words
similes
metaphors
onomatopoeia (buzz, bang)
| _ | elements | Example yes |
Example no |
| Clarity | Concrete words Jargon/tech terms Active voice |
_ | _ |
| Rhythm | Pacing Repetition Antithesis Parallel wording |
_ | _ |
| Imagery | Vivid words Metaphors Similies onomatopoeia |
_ | _ |
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