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Word Choice Mastery: Enhancing Your Writing Skills

Improve your communication with the right word choice. Learn how to select words that fit your audience, purpose, and message. Use active verbs and specific nouns, avoid overused words, and make your writing descriptive, precise, and accurate. Check your word usage using questions and a checklist. Enhance your writing with just the right words to achieve success in your communication goals.

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Word Choice Mastery: Enhancing Your Writing Skills

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  1. Word Choice Welcome to One of the Six Traits of Writing

  2. The words we choose make a difference in how well we communicate. BIG

  3. How can I check to see if I used words well? • I can ask myself questions. • I can use a checklist to learn more.

  4. When I read my writing, does the word choice feel “just right”? • I didn’t try to show off but I did search for just the right words. • It’s not about how much I wrote, it’s about how well I said it!

  5. Did I use strong words? • I chose active verbs that let the reader see what is happening; I don’t make the adjectives do all of the work. • Look at my specific nouns—they deliver my message… no general nouns used here!

  6. Did I choose words that fit my audience and purpose? • I made sure the words I chose match the voice of my audience. • These are the right words for my purpose. For example, if my writing is meant to be persuasive, I used persuasive language. On the other hand, if I am writing to entertain, my language matches that purpose!

  7. Are my words descriptive, precise, and accurate? • I made sure that my words paint a picture for the reader. • I used figurative language to make my message come to life. • My words are just the right words; I’ve made good choices!

  8. Have I overused or misused any words? • I checked my writing to see if I used any words too often. • You can tell I know how to properly use a dictionary and thesaurus. • My grammar and usage is correct.

  9. Here’s the equation: • My message + just the right words = success!

  10. WORD CHOICE THAT WORKS… You Can Do It!

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