Word Choice

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Word Choice

• The fourth element of the 6 1 Writing Traits

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What is word choice?

• Word choice is choosing words that can makeyour
  writing a masterpiece.
• An author needs to paint a picture in the mind of
  the reader. Word choice can add color to your
  masterpiece.

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How do I make good word choices?

• Change dull verbs into colorful ones.
• Use nouns that create a picture.
• Colorful verbs and specific nouns are best but
  use adjectives and adverbs to add flavor to your
  writing.

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Colorful Verbs

• Choose verbs that create a picture in the mind of
  the reader.
• Stay away from is, are, was, and were
• The day was hot.
• The July afternoon was scorching, it burned my
  feet on the sizzling sidewalk.

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Specific Nouns

• Nouns are used to show who, what, or where.
• When using nouns be specific
• Dog Dalmatian
• Building School
• When using nouns think, could I be more specific?

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Adverbs Adjectives

• Adverbs show where, when, or how.
• nearly, slowly, fast, badly
• Adjectives describe a noun.
• red, fat, strong, old, colorful
• Use adverbs and adjectives to add color to your
  writing!

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Make a Masterpiece!

• Make a masterpiece using words. Think of words
  as the paint and the paper as the canvas. By
  choosing the most colorful and exciting words
  your writing can be a work of art!

What would happen with no color?
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